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Mansouri M, Lam J, Sung KE. Progress in developing microphysiological systems for biological product assessment. Lab Chip 2024; 24:1293-1306. [PMID: 38230512 DOI: 10.1039/d3lc00876b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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Microphysiological systems (MPS), also known as miniaturized physiological environments, have been engineered to create and study functional tissue units capable of replicating organ-level responses in specific contexts. The MPS has the potential to provide insights about the safety, characterization, and effectiveness of medical products that are different and complementary to insights gained from traditional testing systems, which can help facilitate the transition of potential medical products from preclinical phases to clinical trials, and eventually to market. While many MPS are versatile and can be used in various applications, most of the current applications have primarily focused on drug discovery and testing. Yet, there is a limited amount of research available that demonstrates the use of MPS in assessing biological products such as cellular and gene therapies. This review paper aims to address this gap by discussing recent technical advancements in MPS and their potential for assessing biological products. We further discuss the challenges and considerations involved in successful translation of MPS into mainstream product testing.
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- Mona Mansouri
- Cellular and Tissue Therapies Branch, Office of Cellular Therapy and Human Tissue, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD, USA.
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- Cellular and Tissue Therapies Branch, Office of Cellular Therapy and Human Tissue, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD, USA.
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- Cellular and Tissue Therapies Branch, Office of Cellular Therapy and Human Tissue, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD, USA.
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Mansouri M, Lamichhane A, Das D, Aucejo F, Tavana H, Leipzig ND. Comparison of Engineered Liver 3D Models and the Role of Oxygenation for Patient-Derived Tumor Cells and Immortalized Cell Lines Cocultured with Tumor Stroma in the Detection of Hepatotoxins. Adv Biol (Weinh) 2024; 8:e2300386. [PMID: 37845003 DOI: 10.1002/adbi.202300386] [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: 07/28/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023]
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In metabolically active tumors, responses of cells to drugs are heavily influenced by oxygen availability via the surrounding vasculature alongside the extracellular matrix signaling. The objective of this study is to investigate hepatotoxicity by replicating critical features of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This includes replicating 3D structures, metabolic activities, and tumor-specific markers. The internal environment of spheroids comprised of cancerous human patient-derived hepatocytes using microparticles is modulated to enhance the oxygenation state and recreate cell-extracellular matrix interactions. Furthermore, the role of hepatic stellate cells in maintaining hepatocyte survival and function is explored and hepatocytes from two cellular sources (immortalized and patient-derived) to create four formulations with and without microparticles are utilized. To investigate drug-induced changes in metabolism and apoptosis in liver cells, coculture spheroids with and without microparticles are exposed to three hepatotoxic drugs. The use of microparticles increases levels of apoptotic markers in both liver models under drug treatments. This coincides with reduced levels of anti-apoptotic proteins and increased levels of pro-apoptotic proteins. Moreover, cells from different origins undergo apoptosis through distinct apoptotic pathways in response to identical drugs. This 3D microphysiological system offers a viable tool for liver cancer research to investigate mechanisms of apoptosis under different microenvironmental conditions.
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- Mona Mansouri
- Department of Chemical, Biomolecular, and Corrosion Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, OH, 44325, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, OH, 44325, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, 44106, USA
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- Lerner College of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, OH, 44325, USA
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- Department of Chemical, Biomolecular, and Corrosion Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, OH, 44325, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, OH, 44325, USA
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Mansouri M, Imes WD, Roberts OS, Leipzig ND. Fabrication of oxygen-carrying microparticles functionalized with liver ECM-proteins to improve phenotypic three-dimensional in vitro liver assembly, function, and responses. Biotechnol Bioeng 2023; 120:3025-3038. [PMID: 37269469 DOI: 10.1002/bit.28456] [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: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Oxygen and extracellular matrix (ECM)-derived biopolymers play vital roles in regulating many cellular functions in both the healthy and diseased liver. This study highlights the significance of synergistically tuning the internal microenvironment of three-dimensional (3D) cell aggregates composed of hepatocyte-like cells from the HepG2 human hepatocellular carcinoma cell line and hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) from the LX-2 cell line to enhance oxygen availability and phenotypic ECM ligand presentation for promoting the native metabolic functions of the human liver. First, fluorinated (PFC) chitosan microparticles (MPs) were generated with a microfluidic chip, then their oxygen transport properties were studied using a custom ruthenium-based oxygen sensing approach. Next, to allow for integrin engagements the surfaces of these MPs were functionalized using liver ECM proteins including fibronectin, laminin-111, laminin-511, and laminin-521, then they were used to assemble composite spheriods along with HepG2 cells and HSCs. After in vitro culture, liver-specific functions and cell adhesion patterns were compared between groups and cells showed enhanced liver phenotypic responses to laminin-511 and 521 as evidenced via enhanced E-cadherin and vinculin expression, as well as albumin and urea secretion. Furthermore, hepatocytes and HSCs exhibited more pronounced phenotypic arrangements when cocultured with laminin-511 and 521 modified MPs providing clear evidence that specific ECM proteins have distinctive roles in the phenotypic regulation of liver cells in engineering 3D spheroids. This study advances efforts to create more physiologically relevant organ models allowing for well-defined conditions and phenotypic cell signaling which together improve the relevance of 3D spheroid and organoid models.
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- Mona Mansouri
- Department of Chemical, Biomolecular, and Corrosion Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio, USA
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- College of Engineering and Polymer Science, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Chemical, Biomolecular, and Corrosion Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio, USA
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Mansouri M, Rezagholipour Dizaji H, Saeidi MR, Mirzaheydari A, Vaezzadeh M. Interplay Between Competition Pinch Effect and Repulsion Force in Carbon Nanotubes. Int J Nanosci 2022. [DOI: 10.1142/s0219581x22500053] [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: 11/18/2022]
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Mansouri M, Beemer S, Kothapalli CR, Rhoades T, Fodor PS, Das D, Leipzig ND. Generation of Oxygenating Fluorinated Methacrylamide Chitosan Microparticles to Increase Cell Survival and Function in Large Liver Spheroids. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2022; 14:4899-4913. [PMID: 35060707 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c19962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Despite advances in the development of complex culture technologies, the utility, survival, and function of large 3D cell aggregates, or spheroids, are impeded by mass transport limitations. The incorporation of engineered microparticles into these cell aggregates offers a promising approach to increase spheroid integrity through the creation of extracellular spaces to improve mass transport. In this study, we describe the formation of uniform oxygenating fluorinated methacrylamide chitosan (MACF) microparticles via a T-shaped microfluidic device, which when incorporated into spheroids increased extracellular spacing and enhanced oxygen transport via perfluorocarbon substitutions. The addition of MACF microparticles into large liver cell spheroids supported the formation of stable and large spheroids (>500 μm in diameter) made of a heterogeneous population of immortalized human hepatoma (HepG2) and hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) (4 HepG2/1 HSC), especially at a 150:1 ratio of cells to microparticles. Further, as confirmed by the albumin, urea, and CYP3A4 secretion amounts into the culture media, biological functionality was maintained over 10 days due to the incorporation of MACF microparticles as compared to controls without microparticles. Importantly, we demonstrated the utility of fluorinated microparticles in reducing the number of hypoxic cells within the core regions of spheroids, while also promoting the diffusion of other small molecules in and out of these 3D in vitro models.
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- Mona Mansouri
- Department of Chemical, Biomolecular, and Corrosion Engineering, University of Akron, 200 E Buchtel Avenue, Akron, Ohio 44325, United States
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- Department of Biology, University of Akron, 235 Carroll Street, Akron, Ohio 44325, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Cleveland State University, 2121 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115, United States
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- Department of Physics, Cleveland State University, 2121 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115, Unied States
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- Department of Physics, Cleveland State University, 2121 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115, Unied States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9620 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, United States
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- Department of Chemical, Biomolecular, and Corrosion Engineering, University of Akron, 200 E Buchtel Avenue, Akron, Ohio 44325, United States
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Oustadi F, Haghbin Nazarpak M, Mansouri M, Ketabat F. Preparation, characterization, and drug release study of ibuprofen-loaded poly (vinyl alcohol)/poly (vinyl pyrrolidone) bilayer antibacterial membrane. INT J POLYM MATER PO 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2020.1798437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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- Fereshteh Oustadi
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, University of Akron, Akron, OH, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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Mabrouki A, Messaoudi O, Mansouri M, Elgharbi S, Bardaoui A. Study of the structural, electronic, magnetic and magnetocaloric properties of La 0.5Ca 0.5Mn 0.9V 0.1O 3 sample: first-principles calculation (DFT-MFT). RSC Adv 2021; 11:37896-37903. [PMID: 35498110 PMCID: PMC9043998 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra07177g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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This paper presents a correlation between experimental and theoretical approaches to study the structural, electronic, magnetic, and magnetocaloric properties of La0.5Ca0.5Mn0.9V0.1O3. The studied compound crystallizes in the Pbnm orthorhombic space group. The calculated DOS using the DFT + U method proves that La0.5Ca0.5Mn0.9V0.1O3 sample exhibits semi-metallic behavior, which is preferred in spintronic applications. The calculated PDOS proves that the high hydration among Mn 3d, V 3d and O 2p at the Fermi energy level is responsible for the FM behavior of La0.5Ca0.5Mn0.9V0.1O3. The magnetic moment has been calculated using DFT results by estimating the valence electron population. The optical properties show high light absorption in the UV region. By using the Bean-Rodbell method, the magnetic phase shows a second-order transition where η = 0.85, and the exchange parameter λ is found to be 1.19 T g-1 emu-1. Based on the mean-field theory, the saturation magnetization (M 0), the Landé factor (g), and the total angular momentum (J) were determined. These parameters were used to simulate magnetization as a function of the magnetic field at different temperatures as well as the variation of the magnetic entropy change ΔS M (T).
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- A Mabrouki
- Laboratory of Applied Physics, Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, University of Sfax B.P. 1171 3000 Sfax Tunisia
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- Physics Department, College of Sciences, University of Ha'il Ha'il Saudi Arabia
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- Digital Research Center of Sfax, LT2S Lab (LR16 CRNS 01) Technopark. Cité El Ons, BP. 275 3021 Sfax Tunisia
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- Chemistry Department, College of Sciences, University of Ha'il Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Systems for Renewable Energy, Research and Technology Center of Energy Hammam Lif Tunisia
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Mansouri M, Leipzig ND. Advances in removing mass transport limitations for more physiologically relevant in vitro 3D cell constructs. Biophys Rev (Melville) 2021; 2:021305. [PMID: 38505119 PMCID: PMC10903443 DOI: 10.1063/5.0048837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2021] [Accepted: 05/31/2021] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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Spheroids and organoids are promising models for biomedical applications ranging from human disease modeling to drug discovery. A main goal of these 3D cell-based platforms is to recapitulate important physiological parameters of their in vivo organ counterparts. One way to achieve improved biomimetic architectures and functions is to culture cells at higher density and larger total numbers. However, poor nutrient and waste transport lead to low stability, survival, and functionality over extended periods of time, presenting outstanding challenges in this field. Fortunately, important improvements in culture strategies have enhanced the survival and function of cells within engineered microtissues/organs. Here, we first discuss the challenges of growing large spheroids/organoids with a focus on mass transport limitations, then highlight recent tools and methodologies that are available for producing and sustaining functional 3D in vitro models. This information points toward the fact that there is a critical need for the continued development of novel cell culture strategies that address mass transport in a physiologically relevant human setting to generate long-lasting and large-sized spheroids/organoids.
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- Mona Mansouri
- Department of Chemical, Biomolecular, and Corrosion Engineering, University of Akron, Akron, Ohio 44325, USA
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- Department of Chemical, Biomolecular, and Corrosion Engineering, University of Akron, Akron, Ohio 44325, USA
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Patil PS, Mansouri M, Leipzig ND. Fluorinated Chitosan Microgels to Overcome Internal Oxygen Transport Deficiencies in Microtissue Culture Systems. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 4:e1900250. [DOI: 10.1002/adbi.201900250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2019] [Revised: 07/02/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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- Pritam S. Patil
- Department of Chemical, Biomolecular, and Corrosion Engineering Whitby Hall University of Akron Akron OH 44325‐3906 USA
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- Department of Chemical, Biomolecular, and Corrosion Engineering Whitby Hall University of Akron Akron OH 44325‐3906 USA
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- Department of Chemical, Biomolecular, and Corrosion Engineering Whitby Hall University of Akron Akron OH 44325‐3906 USA
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Mansouri M, Hosseinvand A, Kikhavani T, Setareshenas N. Synthesis and Characterization of N- Doped ZnO-γAl2O3 Nanoparticles for Photo-catalytic Application. International Journal of Chemical Reactor Engineering 2020. [DOI: 10.1515/ijcre-2019-0116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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In this study, photo-catalytic degradation of methyl orange (MO) azo dye was examined by undoped and Ce2O3/ CuO/ N doped ZnO nanoparticles stabilized on γAl2O3. Highest photo-catalytic activity was observed for the N-doped 10 wt. % ZnO-γAl2O3 sample. One of the optimal points with the complete MO decomposition was determined at an initial concentration of 8.25 ppm, pH 3.25, catalyst loading of 0.36 g/L and 12.56 W UV-light irradiation after 120 min. Physical and chemical properties of materials were investigated by X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) and UV–visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) method. The experimental data were best fitted by a Langmuir-Hinshelwood approach photo-catalysis developed kinetic reaction rate in the form of
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Mousavinasab F, Babaie D, Nilipour Y, Mansouri M, Imanzadeh F, Dara N, Rohani P, Khatami K, Sayyari A, Khoddami M, Kazemiaghdam M, Mesdaghi M. Increased number of regulatory T cells in esophageal tissue of patients with eosinophilic esophagitis in comparison to gastro esophageal reflux disease and control groups. Allergol Immunopathol (Madr) 2019; 47:431-436. [PMID: 31178311 DOI: 10.1016/j.aller.2019.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2018] [Revised: 01/21/2019] [Accepted: 02/08/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a primarily polygenic allergic disorder. Although most patients have IgE sensitization, it seems that non-IgE mediated responses mainly contribute to the pathogenesis of EoE. Regulatory T cells (Tregs) may have an important role in allergies. There are limited data on the association of Tregs and EoE. In this study, we enumerated and compared T lymphocytes and Tregs in esophageal tissue of patients with EoE, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and normal controls. METHODS Ten patients with EoE, ten patients with GERD and eight normal controls were included. Immunohistochemistry staining was used to enumerate T lymphocytes and Tregs. CD3+ cells were considered as T cells and FOXP3+, CD3+ cells were considered as Tregs. T cells and Tregs were counted in 10 high power fields (HPF) (×400) for each patient and the average of 10 HPFs was recorded. RESULTS The mean±SEM of Tregs in esophageal tissue of patients with EoE (10.90±2.14cells/HPF) was significantly higher than the GERD (2.77±0.66cells/HPF) and control groups (0.37±0.08cells/HPF) (P<0.001). Additionally, the mean±SEM of T lymphocytes in esophageal tissue of patients with EoE (24.39±3.86cells/HPF) were increased in comparison to the GERD (10.07±2.65cells/HPF) and control groups (3.17±0.93cells/HPF) (P<0.001). CONCLUSION There is an increase in the number of esophageal T lymphocytes and regulatory T cells in patients with EoE compared to the GERD and control groups.
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Harkat MF, Mansouri M, Nounou M, Nounou H. Fault detection of uncertain nonlinear process using interval-valued data-driven approach. Chem Eng Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2018.11.063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Amiri S, Malek A, Sadeghi-Bazargani H, Mansouri M, Fanid LM, Abdi S, Barzegar H, Gharehgoz AB. Screening of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children aged 3 to 6 years and 11 month olds. Australas Med J 2018. [DOI: 10.21767/amj.2018.3530] [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: 11/25/2022]
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Mansouri M, Birgani PM, Kharazi MR, Lotfian M, Naeimipoor M, Mirbagheri MM. Estimation of gait parameter using sonoelastography in children with cerebral palsy. Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc 2017; 2016:1729-1732. [PMID: 28268660 DOI: 10.1109/embc.2016.7591050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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We aimed to study the relationship between neuromuscular abnormalities associated with spasticity and gait impairments in spastic children with hemiplegia cerebral palsy (CP). Neuromuscular abnormalities of the tibialis anterior and medial gastrocnemius muscles of the spastic ankle were quantified using sonoelastography with two major features; i.e. entropy and histogram ratio of sonoelastography images. Gait impairments were evaluated in the gait laboratory using motion capture system, and the spatial and temporal features were extracted. The correlation analysis showed a significant relation between both the entropy and histogram ratio of sonoelastography images with walking speed and step time. The findings demonstrate that the neuromuscular abnormalities associated with spasticity may contribute to gait impairments in children with CP.
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Kazemi Yazdi H, Van Noort R, Mansouri M. The Effect of Lucite Glass Reinforcement on the Properties of Conventional Glass-Ionomer Filling Materials. J Dent (Shiraz) 2016; 17:309-317. [PMID: 27942546 PMCID: PMC5136409] [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] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM The usage of glass ionomer cements (GICs) restorative materials are very limited due to lack of flexural strength and toughness. PURPOSE The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of using a leucite glass on a range of mechanical and optical properties of commercially available conventional glass ionomer cement. MATERIALS AND METHOD Ball milled 45μm leucite glass particles were incorporated into commercial conventional GIC, Ketac-Molar Easymix (KMEm). The characteristics of the powder particles were observed under scanning electron microscopy. The samples were made for each experimental group; KMEm and lucite- modified Ketac-Molar easy Mix (LMKMEm) according to manufacturer's instruction then were collected in damp tissue and stored in incubator for 1 hour. The samples were divided into two groups, one stored in distilled water for 24 hours and the others for 1 week.10 samples were made for testing biaxial flexural strength after 1 day and 1 week, with a crosshead speed of 1mm/min, calculated in MPa. The hardness (Vickers hardness tester) of each experimental group was also tested. To evaluate optical properties, 3 samples were made for each experimental group and evaluated with a spectrophotometer. The setting time of modified GIC was measured with Gillmore machine. RESULT The setting time in LMKMEm was 8 minutes. The mean biaxial flexural strength was LMKMEm/ 1day: 24.13±4.14 MPa, LMKMEm/ 1 week: 24.22±4.87 MPa KMEm/1day:28.87±6.31 MPa and KMEm/1 week: 26.65±5.82 MPa which were not statistically different from each other. The mean Vickers hardness was LMKMEm: 403±66 Mpa and KMEm: 358±22 MPa; though not statistically different from each other. The mean total transmittance (Tt) was LMKMEm: 15.9±0.7, KMEm: 22.3±1.2, the mean diffuse transmittance (Td) was LMKMEm: 12.2±0.5, KMEm: 18.0±0.5 which were statistically different from each other. CONCLUSION Leucite glass can be incorporated with a conventional GIC without interfering with setting time. Yet, it did not improve the mechanical and optical properties of the GIC.
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- Haleh Kazemi Yazdi
- Dept. of Restorative Dentistry, Dental Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Academic Unit of Restorative Dentistry, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Residence of Dept. Operative and Cosmetic Restorative, Dental Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran
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Kazemi N, Kahrizi D, Mansouri M, Karim H, Vaziri S, Zargooshi J, Khanahmadi M, Shokrinia M, Mohammadi N. Induction of linalool as a pharmaceutical and medicinal metabolite via cell suspension culture of cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.). Cell Mol Biol (Noisy-le-grand) 2016; 62:65-68. [PMID: 27262805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2016] [Accepted: 05/13/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Cumin is an important medicinal plant in Iran. Plant cell suspension culture is a method for the production of medicinal and secondary metabolites. The linalool is a plant secondary metabolite that has been recognized as a neuroprotective agent. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of salicylic acid elicitor on induction of linalool in cell suspension culture of cumin. For this purpose, the cumin seeds were prepared, to obtain sterile seedling, were disinfected with sodium hypochlorite and alcohol, and were cultured on MS basal medium. This research was conducted in two separate experiments including callus induction and suspension cultures. Leaf explants were prepared from sterile seedlings and used to produce callus on MS medium supplemented with 1 mg/l NAA and 0.5 mg/l BAP. In order to establish suspension culture, the appropriate calli were transferred to liquid medium. Then cell cultures were treated with elicitors. The effects of elicitor on the production of linalool secondary metabolite and cell viability were assessed by GC-Mass and tetrazolium test respectively. For this purpose, the salicylic acid (at concentrations of 0, 1, 2, 4 and 8 mg/l) was used. The experimental design was a completely randomized design with five treatments and three replications. The results of cell culture and GC-Mass analysis showed that salicylic acid had significant effects on the linalool production (<0.01). At all concentrations of salicylic acid, viability of the cells in suspension culture experiments was lower than control. Increasing the elicitor concentrations lead to reduction in cell survival. In conclusion it is possible to produce linalool as a secondary metabolite and pharmaceutical agent in cell culture of cumin. It is necessary to determine the best combination of medium and elicitor.
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- N Kazemi
- Institute of Higher Education, Jahad-e-Daneshgahi, Kermanshah Unit Department of Medicinal Plants Kermanshah Iran
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- Razi University Agronomy and Plant Breeding Department Kermanshah Iran
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- Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences Medical Biology Research Center Kermanshah Iran
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- Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences Department of Sexual Medicine, The Rhazes Center for Research in Family Health and Sexual Medicine Kermanshah Iran
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- Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences Department of Sexual Medicine, The Rhazes Center for Research in Family Health and Sexual Medicine Kermanshah Iran
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- Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences Department of Sexual Medicine, The Rhazes Center for Research in Family Health and Sexual Medicine Kermanshah Iran
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- Institute of Higher Education, Jahad-e-Daneshgahi, Kermanshah Unit Department of Medicinal Plants Kermanshah Iran
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- Kermanshah-Based, General Department of Taxation Affairs Kermanshah Iran
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- Kermanshah—Based, General Department of Taxation Affairs Kermanshah Iran
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Darvishi E, Kahrizi D, Bahraminejad S, Mansouri M. In vitro induction of α-pinene, pulegone, menthol, menthone and limonene in cell suspension culture of pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium). Cell Mol Biol (Noisy-le-grand) 2016; 62:7-9. [PMID: 27064866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2016] [Accepted: 03/15/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Medicinal plants are known as important sources of secondary metabolites. Because of the economic value of pennyroyal [Mentha pulegium L. (Lamiaceae)] in food industries, propagation of this valuable plant has special importance. Plant cell suspension culture can increase some produced components. The aim of this research was performing cell culture for induction of some secondary metabolites of M. pulegium and compares it with native one. The MS medium was used for suspension culture. To investigate quantitative materials, 4 levels of yeast extract elicitor (20, 40, 60 and 80 mg/L) and salicylic acid in 4 levels (2, 4, 6 and 8 mg/L) were used. Obtained extracts were analyzed by GC-MS. Statistical analysis showed that the amount of limonene, menthone, menthol and α-pinene were more than mentioned compounds in natural plant as control. The maximum amount of this metabolites were obtained as limonene (in 60 mg/l yeast extract), menthone (in 40 mg/l yeast extract and 2 mg/l salicylic acid), menthol (in 6 mg/l salicylic acid) and α-pinene (in 4 mg/l salicylic acid) in the M. pulegium cell culture. The Pulegone was fond more in natural plants than cell culture mass. The most important secondary metabolites were increased by cell culture containing of salicylic acid and yeast extract elicitors in M. pulegume.
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- E Darvishi
- Razi University Department of Agronomy and Plant Breeding, Faculty of Agriculture Kermanshah Iran
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- Razi University Department of Agronomy and Plant Breeding, Faculty of Agriculture Kermanshah Iran
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- Razi University Department of Agronomy and Plant Breeding, Faculty of Agriculture Kermanshah Iran
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- Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences Biology Research Center Kermanshah Iran
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- M. Mansouri
- Intelligent System Laboratory (ISLAB), Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, K.N. Toosi University, Tehran, Iran
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- Center of Excellence in Industrial Control, K.N. Toosi University, Tehran, Iran
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- Mechatronics, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, K.N. Toosi University, Tehran, Iran
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Sarkari B, Mansouri M, Najjari M, Derakhshanfar A, Mowlavi G. Macracanthorhynchus hirudinaceus: the most common helminthic infection of wild boars in southwestern Iran. J Parasit Dis 2016; 40:1563-1566. [PMID: 27876983 DOI: 10.1007/s12639-015-0728-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [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: 08/05/2015] [Accepted: 09/23/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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A pathological and epidemiological study on Macracanthorhynchus hirudinaceus infection on 25 wild boars Sus scrofa in southwestern Iran was done. Overall 24 helminthes (18 female and 6 male) were collected from the intestine of 13 infected wild boars. Thus, the prevalence of acanthocephalans among the 25 examined boars was 52 %. Pathological evaluation revealed damages caused by the acanthocephalans penetrated in the small intestine tissue. Helminthes caused severe necrosis with ulcer and inflammation in tunica sub mucosa layer. High prevalence of this helminthic infection may cause severe hazard for farmers, residents and also wild life animals.
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- B Sarkari
- Basic Sciences in Infectious Diseases Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, P.O. Box 71345-1735, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Parasitology and Mycology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Parasitology and Mycology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Diagnostic Laboratory Sciences and Technology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Medical Parasitology and Mycology, School of Public Health and Institute of Public Health Research, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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BACKGROUND There is a general lack of studies on staff retention and mental health status at the beginning of or prior to employment in call centres. AIMS To evaluate the relationship between psychological status at the beginning of employment and staff retention after 6 months of employment. METHODS The psychological well-being of new starters was evaluated using a questionnaire and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). Early leavers were identified through a second survey performed 6 months later. RESULTS Out of a cohort of 135 new starters, all of the 100 randomly selected employees returned their questionnaires. By the second round of the survey 6 months later, 30 employees had left. There was no significant difference between the BDI scores of leavers and those who remained in the company. Binary logistic regression showed no significant associations between leaving the company and gender, previous history of mental health diagnosis and history of mental health treatment. However, there was a significant association between age (25 or over) and leaving the company within the first 6 months of employment (odds ratio [OR] = 2.5; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.04-6.01; P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Previous mental health conditions or psychological status at the beginning of employment did not appear to contribute significantly to call centre employees leaving within 6 months. Further similar studies in other occupational sectors are recommended.
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- J-B Deasy
- Occupational Health Department, Capital People Consultants, Capital Building, Tyndall Street, Cardiff CF10 4AZ, UK,
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- Occupational Health Department, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, Surrey SM5 1AA, UK, Healthy Working Lives Group, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8RZ, UK
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- Department of Pharmacology, Therapeutics and Toxicology, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Heath Park, Cardiff CF14 4XN, UK
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Omrani H, Mansouri M, Cheikhrouhou Koubaa W, Koubaa M, Cheikhrouhou A. Critical behavior study near the paramagnetic to ferromagnetic phase transition temperature in Pr0.6−xErxCa0.1Sr0.3MnO3 (x = 0, 0.02 and 0.06) manganites. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c6ra13836e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The aim of the present work is to study the critical behavior of Pr0.6−xErxCa0.1Sr0.3MnO3 (x = 0, 0.02 and 0.06) manganites, synthetized by the conventional solid-state reaction method, around the paramagnetic (PM)–ferromagnetic (FM) phase transition.
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- H. Omrani
- Laboratoire de Physique des Matériaux
- Faculté des Sciences de Sfax
- Sfax University
- 3000 Sfax
- Tunisia
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- Laboratoire de Physique des Matériaux
- Faculté des Sciences de Sfax
- Sfax University
- 3000 Sfax
- Tunisia
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- Laboratoire de Physique des Matériaux
- Faculté des Sciences de Sfax
- Sfax University
- 3000 Sfax
- Tunisia
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- Laboratoire de Physique des Matériaux
- Faculté des Sciences de Sfax
- Sfax University
- 3000 Sfax
- Tunisia
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- Laboratoire de Physique des Matériaux
- Faculté des Sciences de Sfax
- Sfax University
- 3000 Sfax
- Tunisia
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Altaha SM, Mansouri M, Jahanfarnia G. Analysis of the small break loss of coolant accident in the VVER-1000/V446 reactor. KERNTECHNIK 2015. [DOI: 10.3139/124.110555] [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: 11/20/2022]
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In this paper, the analysis of a Small Break Loss of Coolant Accident (SBLOCA) in the VVER-1000/V446 nuclear power plant is presented. For a conservative analysis of the accident, the loss of power to the NPP and failure of one accumulator, and also of two emergency core cooling systems (ECCS) in loops 2 and 3 of the primary and secondary circuits are considered when SBLOCA has occurred. The RELAP5/MOD3.2 computer code has been used in performing the analyses. Two cases of accident scenarios as 25 mm and 100 mm breaks are analyzed. The results are in good agreement with those reported in the plant's FSAR. The results of liquid velocity show that in both cases, the flow of hot legs after the break is reversed, which provides the potential for reflux condensation phenomena. Furthermore, in the 25 mm break, the flow rate in the broken and intact side downcomer remains in the downward motion while in the 100 mm break, the broken and intact side flow rate changes to the reversed state alternatively.
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- S. M. Altaha
- Ph. D. student , Department of Nuclear Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran , Iran
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- Assistant professor , Department of Nuclear Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran , Iran
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- Associate professor , Department of Nuclear Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran , Iran
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Mohebbipour A, Sadeghi-Bazargani H, Mansouri M. Sunflower Seed and Acne Vulgaris. Iran Red Crescent Med J 2015; 17:e16544. [PMID: 26473070 PMCID: PMC4601245 DOI: 10.5812/ircmj.16544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [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: 01/02/2014] [Revised: 10/31/2014] [Accepted: 12/14/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Background: Regardless of the overall association between diet and acne which cannot be easily ignored, there might be an association between specific nutrients and acne development or improvement. Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the effect of dietary intake of sunflower seeds on acne severity and the pattern of acne lesions. Patients and Methods: In a randomized controlled trial, 50 patients aged 15 - 30 years old with acne vulgaris were enrolled through consecutive convenient sampling, in a dermatology clinic in Ardabil, Iran. They were randomly allocated into two trial arms. Those in the control group were asked to stop eating sunflower seeds if they did before. In the intervention group, they consumed 25 g sunflower-containing food daily for seven days. The primary outcome of interest was 10% increase/decrease in the baseline acne severity index (ASI), sustained to the end of the follow-up period on day 14. Results: The mean ASI did not change significantly through the study period in the control group, but it increased in the sunflower group from 62 at the baseline to 86.8 after two weeks (P < 0.001). The ASI mean change was 24.8 in the sunflower group compared to 4.9 in the control group (P < 0.001). The global acne grading score (GAGS) did not significantly change in any of the groups and the difference in the change of GAGS was not significant between the groups (2.4 in the sunflower group versus 1.6 in the control group). Twenty two subjects (88%) in the sunflower group versus 9 (36%) in the control group had at least 10% increment in ASI throughout the follow-up period (P < 0.001). The relative risk of developing the primary outcome in taking the sunflower seed intervention was 2.4 (95% CI: 1.4 - 4.2). The observed risk difference was 0.52 (95% CI: 0.29 - 0.75). Conclusions: Sunflower seed intake appears to aggravate acne vulgaris; however, further evidence is needed to ban sunflower seed intake in patients with acne. Considering the observed potential negative effect in this trial, future randomized clinical trials may base their design on randomly assigning the exposed patients to give up use of sunflower seed intake.
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- Alireza Mohebbipour
- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Ardabil Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ardabil, IR Iran
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- Road Traffic Injury Research Center, Department of Statistics and Epidemiology, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, IR Iran
- Corresponding Author: Homayoun Sadeghi-Bazargani, Road Traffic Injury Research Center, Department of Statistics and Epidemiology, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, IR Iran. Tel: +98-9144027218, E-mail:
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Ardabil Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ardabil, IR Iran
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Mansouri M, Nassoohi N, Kazemi H, Sadaghiani M, Rakhshan V. Effects of three surface conditioning techniques on repair bond strength of nanohybrid and nanofilled composites. Dent Res J (Isfahan) 2015; 12:554-61. [PMID: 26759592 PMCID: PMC4696358 DOI: 10.4103/1735-3327.170575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: Repair bond strength of different composite resins has been assessed in few studies. In addition, reports on the efficacy of surface treatments are debated. Therefore, this in vitro study was conducted to evaluate the effect of three surface treatments on two nanocomposites versus a microhybrid composite. Materials and Methods: In this experimental study, 135 composite blocks (45 specimens per composite) of microhybrid (Filtek Supreme Z250, 3M ESPE, USA), nanohybrid (Filtek Supreme XT, 3M ESPE), and nanofilled (Filtek Supreme Z350, 3M ESPE) were thermocycled (5000 rounds) and then surface roughened (except in a control group of 9 specimens of three composite types). Each composite type was divided into three subgroups of surface treatments: (1) Bur abrading and phosphoric acid (PA) etching, (2) sandblasting and PA etching, and (3) hydrofluoric etching and silane application (n = 15 × 9, complying with ISO TR11405). Composite blocks were repaired with the same composite type but of a different color. Microtensile bond strength and modes of failure were analyzed statistically using two-way analyses of variance, Tukey and Chi-square tests (α = 0.05). Results: There were significant differences between three composite resins (P < 0.0001) and treatment techniques (P < 0.0001). Their interaction was nonsignificant (P = 0.228). The difference between nanofilled and nanohybrid was not significant. However, the microhybrid composite showed a significantly higher bond strength (Tukey P < 0.05). Sandblasting was significantly superior to the other two methods, which were not different from each other. Conclusion: Within the limitations of this in vitro study, it seems that microhybrid composite might have higher repair strengths than two evaluated nanocomposites. Among the assessed preparation techniques, sandblasting followed by PA etching might produce the highest bond strength.
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Nokhodi F, Bandani E, Kooshki H, Eftekhari M, Mahmoudi R, Mansouri M, Jafar A. Medicinal Plant Scrophularia striata Evaluation Anti-parasitic Effects on Leishmania major: In vitro and In vivo Study. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014. [DOI: 10.13005/bbra/1315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Boffini M, Ricci D, Barbero C, Bonato R, Ribezzo M, Mancuso E, Attisani M, Simonato E, Magistroni P, Mansouri M, Solidoro P, Baldi S, Pasero D, Amoroso A, Rinaldi M. Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion Increases the Pool of Lung Grafts: Analysis of Its Potential and Real Impact on a Lung Transplant Program. Transplant Proc 2013; 45:2624-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2013.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [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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Ghaedi M, Montazerozohori M, Mousavi A, Khodadoust S, Mansouri M. Construction of new iodide selective electrodes based on bis(trans-cinnamaldehyde)1,3-propanediimine(L) zinc(II) chloride [ZnLCl2] and bis(trans-cinnamaldehyde) 1,3-propanediimine(L) cadmium(II) chloride [CdLCl2]. Materials Science and Engineering: C 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2011.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Mansouri M, Movahedian A, Rostami M, Fassihi A. Synthesis and antioxidant evaluation of 4-(furan-2-yl)-6-methyl-2-thioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidine-5-carboxylate esters. Res Pharm Sci 2012; 7:257-64. [PMID: 23248677 PMCID: PMC3523418] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Biginelli-type pyrimidines contain an interesting moiety which has attracted considerable attention of medicinal chemists in the last few decades. Despite the very diverse pharmacologic effects ascribed to this kind of pyrimidines, there are few reports on the antioxidant evaluation of Biginelli pyrimidines. In this study synthesis of some novel Biginelli-type pyrimidines is reported. The prepared compounds are ester derivatives of 6-methyl-2-thioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidine-5-carboxylate with a simple hetaryl group, furan, at C-4 position of the pyrimidine ring. These compounds were evaluated for free radical and H(2)O(2) scavenging activities. The reducing power of these compounds was also determined. Compound 3c was the most potent one in diphenyl picrylhydrazine scavenging activity assay with the IC(50) of 0.6 mg/ml. The results of reducing power assays proved that 3d and 3e are moderate reducing agents. All of the studied compounds were very weak in scavenging hydrogen peroxide compared with gallic acid.
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- M. Mansouri
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Isfahan Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, I.R. Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry and Isfahan Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, I.R. Iran
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Isfahan Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, I.R. Iran
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Isfahan Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, I.R. Iran.,Corresponding author: A. Fassihi Tel. 0098 311 7922562, Fax. 0098 311 6680011
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Aouati K, Mebarki N, Ayadi A, Chader H, Nabiev M, Mansouri M. Évaluation de l’activité antidermatophytique d’une formulation pâteuse à base de l’huile essentielle de Thymus fontanesii. Ann Dermatol Venereol 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annder.2011.10.169] [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: 11/26/2022]
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Mansouri M, Tidley M, Sanati KA, Roberts C. Comparison of blood transmission through latex and nitrile glove materials. Occup Med (Lond) 2010; 60:205-10. [DOI: 10.1093/occmed/kqp196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [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: 11/14/2022] Open
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Gunnarsson R, Isaksson A, Mansouri M, Göransson H, Jansson M, Cahill N, Rasmussen M, Staaf J, Lundin J, Norin S, Buhl AM, Smedby KE, Hjalgrim H, Karlsson K, Jurlander J, Juliusson G, Rosenquist R. Large but not small copy-number alterations correlate to high-risk genomic aberrations and survival in chronic lymphocytic leukemia: a high-resolution genomic screening of newly diagnosed patients. Leukemia 2009; 24:211-5. [DOI: 10.1038/leu.2009.187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Mansouri M, Ramazanzad R. Spread of Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Producing Escherichia coli Clinical Isolates in Sanandaj Hospitals. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009. [DOI: 10.3923/jbs.2009.362.366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Alpa M, Ferrero B, Cavallo R, Perna A, Naretto C, Gennaro M, Di Simone D, Bellizia L, Mansouri M, Rossi D, Modena V, Giachino O, Sena LM, Roccatello D. Anti-GM1 and anti-sulfatide antibodies in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjögren's syndrome, mixed cryoglobulinemia and idiopathic systemic vasculitis. Clin Exp Rheumatol 2007; 25:556-62. [PMID: 17888211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Over the last two decades, increasing interest has been focused on the association between autoimmune polyneuropathies and anti-neuronal autoantibodies in immune-mediated polyneuropathy. The possible appearance of these autoantibodies in systemic diseases that are not limited to the nervous system has not been fully addressed yet. METHODS We evaluated 32 patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, 34 patients with hepatitis C virus-associated mixed IgM-k/IgG cryoglobulinemia, 19 with small vessel ANCA-associated vasculitis, and 20 patients with Sjögren's syndrome by means of an immunoenzyme method of anti-neuronal autoantibody detection. RESULTS As compared to normals, a significant increase (p < 0.001) in plasma titers of both IgM and IgG anti-GM1 ganglioside and IgM and IgG anti-sulfatide was observed in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, mixed cryoglobulinemia and Sjög-ren's syndrome. Idiopathic systemic vasculitis patients were found to have significantly increased levels of anti-sulfatide IgG autoantibodies (p < 0.001). Clinical and electrophysiologic studies revealed that abnormal titers of anti-neuronal antibodies were associated with evidence of neuropathy in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and ANCA-related vasculitis (p < 0.05) as well as in patients with mixed cryoglobulinemia and Sjögren's syndrome (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION Anti-GM1 and anti-sulfatide antibodies are frequently found in patients with small vessel ANCA-associated vasculitis and other multi-organ immune-mediated diseases. Upon detection of these antibodies, accurate neurologic examination should be carried out due to the significant association that can be found between these serologic abnormalities and the involvement of the peripheral nervous system as also detected by electrophysiologic studies. This study supports the unexpected possibility that anti-neuronal reactivity may be a direct trigger of neurologic injury in these systemic disorders.
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- M Alpa
- Centro Multidisciplinare di Ricerche di Immunopatologia e Documentazione su Malattie Rare, Struttura Complessa Direzione Universitaria di Immunologia Clinica, Università di Torino, Torino, Italy
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Ekberg C, Nordström E, Skansén-Saphir U, Mansouri M, Raqib R, Sundqvist VA, Fernàndez C. Human polyspecific immunoglobulin for therapeutic use induces p21/WAF-1 and Bcl-2, which may be responsible for G1 arrest and long-term survival. Hum Immunol 2001; 62:215-27. [PMID: 11250039 DOI: 10.1016/s0198-8859(00)00250-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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High-dose intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) is used as therapy in an increasing number of immune mediated disorders including infections and autoimmune conditions. IVIg exerts profound effects both in vivo as well as in vitro on humoral and cell-mediated immunity. In this study we investigated whether IVIg could alter the pattern of apoptosis and apoptosis related proteins including Bcl-2, Bax, p53, CD95, and p21/WAF-1, a protein well known to arrest cells in G1 phase of the cell cycle and finally proliferation marker Ki-67 on peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC). The cells were cultured either unstimulated or with mitogen in the presence or absence of different IVIg preparations. A dual effect by IVIg was found. The incidence of apoptosis was elevated in activated Ki-67 and CD95 positive PBMC, whereas it was lower in small, nonactivated cells. The cells that survived were associated with a striking increase in the expression of p21/WAF-1 suggesting G1 arrest. A concomitant upregulation of Bcl-2 was also obtained by IVIg exposition resulting in long-term survival. We suggest that these abilities of IVIg to alter cell cycle progression and apoptosis could explain some of the beneficial effects obtained in vivo with IVIg therapy.
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- C Ekberg
- Department of Immunology, the Wenner-Gren Institute, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden.
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Rouzi AA, Al-Noury A, Mansouri M, Jamal H, Abduljabbar H. Major complications of laparoscopy. Saudi Med J 1999; 20:359-361. [PMID: 27631287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023] Open
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- A A Rouzi
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Darouiche RO, Meade R, Mansouri M, Raad II. In vivo efficacy of antimicrobial-coated fabric from prosthetic heart valve sewing rings. J Heart Valve Dis 1998; 7:639-46. [PMID: 9870198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS OF THE STUDY Antimicrobial coating of medical devices has recently emerged as a potentially effective method for preventing device-related infections. The objective of this animal study was to examine in vivo the antimicrobial efficacy of prosthetic heart valve sewing ring fabric coated with: (i) silver; (ii) combined minocycline and rifampin (M/R); or (iii) combined chlorhexidine and chloroxylenol (CH/CX). METHODS A rabbit model of Staphylococcus aureus colonization and infection of subcutaneously implanted fabric of prosthetic heart valve sewing rings was used. Following administration of anesthesia and preoperative antibiotic prophylaxis, 0.5 x 0.5 cm samples of fabric were placed subcutaneously into the back of rabbits. Each rabbit received a total of eight samples: (i) two uncoated; (ii) two silver-coated; (iii) two M/R-coated; and (iv) two CH/CX-coated. After injecting a bacterial inoculum of 2 x 10(5) c.f.u. of S. aureus onto each implanted sample, the wounds were sutured. Rabbits were monitored daily for one week, killed and the test fabrics removed and cultured. RESULTS Rates of device colonization, device-related infection and device-related abscess were similar between the uncoated and silver-coated devices. Devices coated with M/R were less likely to be colonized or cause device-related infection when compared with uncoated devices, and less likely to be associated with abscess formation than silver-coated devices. There was a tendency for CH/CX-coated devices to be less colonized than uncoated devices. Only M/R-coated and CH/CX-coated devices produced zones of inhibition in vitro. Implantation of M/R-coated and CH/CX-coated devices in rabbits did not result in detectable systemic concentrations of the antimicrobial coating agents. Colonization of antimicrobial-coated devices was not associated with resistant S. aureus isolates. CONCLUSIONS These results suggest that silver-coated sewing rings may not prove to be clinically anti-infective. In contrast, antimicrobial-coated sewing rings that produce effective zones of inhibition, particularly those coated with M/R, are likely to be clinically protective.
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- R O Darouiche
- Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
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The coating of medical devices with antimicrobial agents has recently emerged as a potentially effective method for the prevention of device-related infections. We examined the anti-infective efficacy of intramedullary nails coated with an antiseptic combination of chlorhexidine and chloroxylenol in a rabbit model of device-related infection after fixation of an open tibial fracture. The rabbits were randomized to receive 2.8-by-100-millimeter stainless-steel tibial intramedullary nails that either were uncoated or were coated with antiseptic. After administration of anesthesia and preoperative antibiotic prophylaxis, a tibial fracture was created and then reduced with insertion of the intramedullary nail. A bacterial inoculum of 10(6) colony-forming units of Staphylococcus aureus was injected into the intramedullary canal, and the wound was sutured. Radiographs of the tibiae were made postoperatively, and the rabbits were monitored daily. They were killed at six weeks, or earlier if there was dehiscence of the wound, the fracture became grossly unstable, or the rabbit failed to thrive. The use of the antiseptic-coated nails was associated with a significantly lower rate of device-related osteomyelitis (two of twenty-two; 9 per cent) than the use of the uncoated nails (thirteen of twenty-one; 62 per cent) (p = 0.0003). The radiographic and histopathological findings were generally similar in the two groups of rabbits. Antiseptic agents were not detected in serum. The results suggest that antiseptic-coated fracture-fixation devices provide significant local protection against Staphylococcus aureus, which is the most common cause of infections related to orthopaedic devices.
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- R O Darouiche
- Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine and Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston, Texas 77030, USA
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Raad II, Darouiche RO, Hachem R, Abi-Said D, Safar H, Darnule T, Mansouri M, Morck D. Antimicrobial durability and rare ultrastructural colonization of indwelling central catheters coated with minocycline and rifampin. Crit Care Med 1998; 26:219-24. [PMID: 9468157 DOI: 10.1097/00003246-199802000-00015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the duration of antimicrobial activity and the efficacy of indwelling catheters coated with minocycline and rifampin in preventing ultrastructural colonization. DESIGN Multicenter, prospective, randomized, clinical trial. SETTING Five university-based medical centers. PATIENTS Cohort 1 consisted of 40 randomized patients in whom an equal number of minocycline- and rifampin-coated and uncoated catheters were inserted and studied using scanning electron microscopy. Cohort 2 consisted of 118 patients who received coated catheters that were tested for the antimicrobial activity and levels of the antibiotics at the time of removal. INTERVENTIONS Catheters pretreated with tridodecylmethylammonium chloride and subsequently coated with minocycline and rifampin; uncoated catheters (control). MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS Quantitative scanning electron microscopy was utilized to determine both the ultrastructural colonization in biofilm on coated and uncoated catheters. The zones of inhibition of coated catheters from studied patients against Staphylococcus epidermidis was used to determine the antimicrobial durability. High-performance liquid chromatography was used to determine antibiotic levels on indwelling coated catheters and in serum. Mild-to-heavy ultrastructural colonization was detected in 7 (35%) of 20 coated catheters and in 16 (80%) of 20 uncoated catheters (p = .004). Significant antimicrobial inhibitory activity against S. epidermidis was maintained for 16 days. Rifampin and minocycline continued to be detected on the surfaces of coated catheters for at least 2 wks after placement. Neither antibiotic was detected in the 60 serum samples obtained from 15 patients during catheterization. CONCLUSION Coating catheters with minocycline and rifampin inhibits ultrastructural colonization of indwelling catheters and maintains effective antimicrobial activity for at least 2 wks.
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- I I Raad
- University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Section of Infectious Diseases, Houston 77030, USA
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Ey PL, Mansouri M, Kulda J, Nohýnková E, Monis PT, Andrews RH, Mayrhofer G. Genetic analysis of Giardia from hoofed farm animals reveals artiodactyl-specific and potentially zoonotic genotypes. J Eukaryot Microbiol 1997; 44:626-35. [PMID: 9435134 DOI: 10.1111/j.1550-7408.1997.tb05970.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 90] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Thirty one Giardia isolates, established from six species of hoofed livestock by axenic culture or growth in suckling mice, were compared genetically by analysis of DNA amplified from loci encoding variant surface proteins or the enzyme glutamate dehydrogenase and by allozyme analysis. The isolates were heterogeneous, but all showed affinity with genetic Assemblage A--one of two major assemblages defined previously by analysis of Giardia from humans. Three distinct genotypes were evident. Ten isolates (eight axenic and two established in suckling mice) from an alpaca, pig, horse, cattle and sheep were indistinguishable from human-derived G. intestinalis belonging to a previously designated genetic group (Group I). This genotype seems to have broad host specificity, including a zoonotic potential for humans. Five isolates (two axenic and three established in suckling mice) from an alpaca, a horse and sheep had close affinity with human-derived Group I and Group II G. intestinalis genotypes. The other 16 isolates (comprising both axenic and suckling mouse-propagated cultures derived from cattle, sheep, alpaca, a goat and pigs in Australia and Europe) differed from all other Giardia with "duodenalis" morphology that have been examined by these methods and they segregated as a highly distinct sublineage (referred to herein as 'Novel livestock') within genetic Assemblage A. The predominance of 'Novel livestock' genotypes in the test panel and their apparent exclusive association with artiodactyl hosts indicates that they may be confined to this group of mammals. Assemblage B genotypes, which are prevalent in humans and some other animal species, were not detected.
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- P L Ey
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Adelaide, North Terrace, SA, Australia.
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Raad I, Darouiche R, Hachem R, Mansouri M, Bodey GP. The broad-spectrum activity and efficacy of catheters coated with minocycline and rifampin. J Infect Dis 1996; 173:418-24. [PMID: 8568304 DOI: 10.1093/infdis/173.2.418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 194] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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The in vitro and in vivo activities of catheters coated with minocycline and rifampin and with chlorhexidine gluconate and silver sulfadiazine were evaluated. When incubated in serum at 37 degrees C, the half-life of the inhibitory activity of catheters coated with minocycline and rifampin was 25 days compared with 3 days for catheters coated with chlorhexidine gluconate and silver sulfadiazine. In a rabbit model, catheters coated with minocycline and rifampin were significantly more efficacious than catheters coated with chlorhexidine and silver sulfadiazine in preventing colonization and infection with Staphylococcus aureus (P < .05). Catheters coated with minocycline and rifampin demonstrated broad-spectrum in vitro inhibitory activity against gram-positive bacteria, gram-negative bacteria, and Candida albicans that was significantly superior to the inhibitory activity of catheters coated with chlorhexidine gluconate and silver sulfadiazine (P < .01). Minocycline and rifampin were also highly efficacious in preventing colonization and infection in vivo.
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- I Raad
- Section of Infectious Diseases, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston 77030, USA
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Nouri AM, Mansouri M, Hussain RF, Dos Santos AV, Oliver RT. Super-sensitive epithelial cell line and colorimetric assay to replace the conventional K562 target and chromium release assay for assessment of non-MHC-restricted cytotoxicity. J Immunol Methods 1995; 180:63-8. [PMID: 7534804 DOI: 10.1016/0022-1759(94)00299-c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Using colorimetric MTT assay the susceptibility of a newly established bladder epithelial cell line, Fen cells was compared with conventional target cells, i.e., K562 and Daudi and other epithelial lines for investigation of non-specific killing activity (NK/LAK) of effector cells previously activated with interleukin-2 (IL-2). The results showed that Fen cell line was more sensitive than K562 and Daudi targets and this was seen whether the effector cells were IL-2-activated or not. The percent killing of effector cells from nine normal donors against Fen, K562 and Daudi targets at effector/target (E/T) ratio of 10/1 after IL-2 activation were 63.4 +/- 7.3, 42.6 +/- 4.3 (p = 0.0001) and 38.6 +/- 5.1 (p = 0.0001) respectively. The corresponding values for inactivated effector cells at 50/1, E/T ratio were 44.8 +/- 9.0, 25.1 +/- 8.3 (p = 0.0001) and 24.4 +/- 9.4 (p = 0.0001) indicating exquisite sensitivity of Fen cells to NK/LAK killing. The susceptibility of Fen cells was found to increase by pre-treatment of target cells with interferons (IFN). Thus the percent killing of untreated, IFN-alpha (1000 U/ml), beta (2000 U/ml) and gamma (100 U/ml) treated cells were 52%, 64% (p = 0.005), 70% (p = 0.001) and 67% (p = 0.001) respectively. These results indicated that Fen cells were more susceptible to NK/LAK killing than the conventional K562 and Daudi target cells. These results and the epithelial origin of Fen cells indicate that this cell line might prove to be a more realistic system to replace the conventional approach for assessment of NK/LAK activity in patients with cancer of epithelial origin.
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- A M Nouri
- Department of Medical Oncology, Royal London Hospital, UK
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Souadka A, Zouhal A, Souadka F, Jalil N, Benjelloun S, Benjaafar B, Mansouri M, el Gueddari B. [Breast cancers and pregnancy. 43 cases reported in the National Oncology Institute between 1985 and 1988]. Rev Fr Gynecol Obstet 1994; 89:67-72. [PMID: 8184247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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We report a 4-year retrospective study of 43 cases of breast cancer related to pregnancy and the post-natal period, corresponding to a 4.6% incidence in the breast cancers recorded during the same period. The mean age of our patients was 33 years. The most common reason for the consultation was the tumour. Inflammatory signs were present in 25% of cases and 80% of our patients had palpable under-arm adenopathies. 27% of cases were metastatic from the outset. The timing of treatment was the only parameter to be changed on the basis of age or the continuation of pregnancy or stage of the illness. Termination of pregnancy was carried out in only 2 cases. Recurrences occurred in 70% of cases and the survival median was 18 months. We noted that breast cancer during the perinatal period constitutes a poor prognosis, hence the importance of early diagnosis and care.
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- A Souadka
- Service de Chirurgie, Institut national d'Oncologie, Rabat Institut, Maroc
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Giulian D, Corpuz M, Chapman S, Mansouri M, Robertson C. Reactive mononuclear phagocytes release neurotoxins after ischemic and traumatic injury to the central nervous system. J Neurosci Res 1993; 36:681-93. [PMID: 8145296 DOI: 10.1002/jnr.490360609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 152] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Reactive microglia and invading macrophages, which appear in brain damaged by stroke or trauma, secrete neuron-killing factors. This release of cytotoxic substances is a delayed process and is not detected until inflammatory cells reach a peak of reactivity by the second day after injury. Proximity to the site of injury and density of mononuclear phagocytes determine in part the amount of neurotoxic activity released by injured tissues. Moreover, drugs that suppress the accumulation of reactive microglia and macrophages also reduce tissue production of neuron poisons. Neurotoxins released by brain inflammatory cells or extracted directly from inflamed tissues are heat-stable, protease-resistant molecules < 500 daltons with actions blocked by N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonists. These molecules are distinguished from free radical intermediates, bind to cation exchange resins, lack carboxyl moieties, and are separated from excitatory amino acids including glutamate or aspartate and from the NMDA receptor-mediated toxin quinolinic acid by ion exchange and reverse phase chromatography. Our data suggest that an unrecognized class of neuron-killing molecules produced by inflammatory cells mediate the delayed neuronal loss associated with stroke and trauma.
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- D Giulian
- Department of Neurology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030
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Nouri AM, Hussain RF, Dos Santos AV, Mansouri M, Oliver RT. Intensity of class I antigen expression on human tumour cell lines and its relevance to the efficiency of non-MHC-restricted killing. Br J Cancer 1993; 67:1223-8. [PMID: 8512807 PMCID: PMC1968525 DOI: 10.1038/bjc.1993.229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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A modified tetrazolium reduction assay (MTT) was used to assess the relation between HLA class I antigen expression on tumour cells and their susceptibility as a target for non-MHC restricted LAK/NK cytotoxicity using interleukin-2 activated peripheral blood mononuclear cells (MNC) from normal individuals. At 20/1 effector/target ratio this ranged from no killing to 77%. The efficiency of killing was dependent on duration of effector cell culture with IL-2, peaking at day 10 and declining thereafter. This killing could be enhanced by addition of other cytokines including interferons alpha, beta and gamma. Study of a panel of 15 tumour cell lines using a single effector showed that there was no statistically significant inverse correlation (using Spearman rank test) between the degree of tumour class I expression and LAK/NK killing at 20/1 (r = 0.23 P = 0.39) and 10/1 (r = 0.30, P = 0.27) and at 5/1 E/T ratio r = 0.47, P = 0.08) respectively. Lack of inverse correlation between these two parameters came from study of one bladder tumour line (FEN), whose absent class I antigens had been corrected by transfection with beta 2 microglobulin gene. At high E/T ratio (20/1) there was an increase in the susceptibility of target cells to lysis (36% parent cell, 45% transfected cell), whilst at lower E/T ratios (1/1) there was significantly more killing of the non-transfected cells (10% vs 31%). The addition of anti-class I antibody W6/32 increased killing by 18% but this was non-specific as the same increase occurred with a class II antibody. These data suggest that overall there was not an inverse correlation between class I expression and LAK/NK killing at high E/T ratios, whilst at low (5/1 or lower) E/T ratios this correlation nearly reached statistical significance suggesting that the conflicting literature reports may be due to a threshold levels of effector cells above which the masking effects of MHC antigens disappears.
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MESH Headings
- Antigens, Neoplasm/physiology
- Cell Death/physiology
- Cytokines/pharmacology
- Histocompatibility Antigens Class I/physiology
- Humans
- Interleukin-2/pharmacology
- Killer Cells, Lymphokine-Activated/drug effects
- Killer Cells, Lymphokine-Activated/immunology
- Killer Cells, Natural/drug effects
- Killer Cells, Natural/immunology
- Major Histocompatibility Complex/physiology
- Neoplasms, Experimental/genetics
- Neoplasms, Experimental/immunology
- Neoplasms, Experimental/pathology
- Stimulation, Chemical
- Tetrazolium Salts
- Thiazoles
- Transfection
- Tumor Cells, Cultured
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- A M Nouri
- Department of Medical Oncology, Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel, UK
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Guermouche S, Guermouche MH, Mansouri M, Abed L. Determination of furosemide in rat plasma using HPLC and liquid scintillation. J Pharm Biomed Anal 1985; 3:453-8. [PMID: 16867658 DOI: 10.1016/0731-7085(85)80060-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/1984] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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A rapid and convenient HPLC method for the determination of furosemide in plasma is described. The method uses a buffered mobile phase containing 22% (v/v) acetonitrile. The precision, detection limit and the correlation between the HPLC method and a liquid scintillation determination of furosemide are satisfactory. A pharmacokinetic study of furosemide in the rat is described.
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- S Guermouche
- Institute de Chimie, USTHB, B.P. no. 9, Dar-El-Beida, Alger, Algeria
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Mansouri M, Legheand J, Sassard J. [Pharmacokinetics of 35S-furosemide in experimental kidney failure in the rat]. J Pharmacol 1984; 15:79-86. [PMID: 6717029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Pharmacokinetics of 35S-Furosemide were determined after a single intravenous administration (2,5 mg/kg) in rats with experimental renal insufficiency due to figure in S-ligation of the kidney or subcutaneous injection of uranyl nitrate (10 mg/kg) in uninephrectomized animals. In the rat the pharmacokinetics of Furosemide obeyed to a two-compartment model. The distribution parameters were not markedly altered by renal insufficiency while the elimination ones were decreased proportionally to the renal impairment. Since these data are in close agreement with those observed in humans such an experimental study allows to predict the changes exhibited by patients with impaired renal function. Therefore the use of rats with renal insufficiency might be of value to design the safest protocol which has to be used for the pharmacokinetic study of drugs with low therapeutic index in patients with renal diseases.
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