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Beiraghdar F, Momeni J, Hosseini E, Panahi Y, Negah SS. Health Crisis in Gaza: The Urgent Need for International Action. Iran J Public Health 2023; 52:2478-2483. [PMID: 38435779 PMCID: PMC10903314 DOI: 10.18502/ijph.v52i12.14309] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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The current and ongoing conflict imposed in Gaza has led to severe environmental challenges in Gaza, resulting in a health crisis that demands immediate attention and intervention. A comprehensive study has evaluated the pressing mental health, water and sanitation, access to healthcare, and infectious disease challenges plaguing the region. Mental health issues, particularly among children and adolescents, have surged in the wake of the conflict, with trauma-related symptoms expected to persist. The water and sanitation crises pose severe public health hazards, with an overwhelming majority of water unfit for consumption and escalating infectious diseases. Shortages of medicines, fuel, and breakdowns have profoundly affected access to healthcare in healthcare facilities, significantly impacting women and girls. The academic society is responsible for conducting research, providing education, and training, and advocating for policy changes. At the same time, the united nation's (UN) role is vital in providing aid, advocating for policy changes, and monitoring human rights and health situations. Urgent action is imperative to stabilize the environmental and health impacts and allow humanitarian aid into Gaza to alleviate the severe health problems. This study underlines the critical need for international support and intervention to address the multifaceted health crises in Gaza and prevent further deterioration.
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- Fatemeh Beiraghdar
- Nephrology and Urology Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Neuroscience Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Student Research Committee, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Neuroscience Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Pharmacotherapy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Neuroscience Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Razdar S, Panahi Y, Mohammadi R, Khedmat L, Khedmat H. Evaluation of the efficacy and safety of an innovative flavonoid lotion in patients with haemorrhoid: a randomised clinical trial. BMJ Open Gastroenterol 2023; 10:e001158. [PMID: 37597875 PMCID: PMC10441054 DOI: 10.1136/bmjgast-2023-001158] [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: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/21/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Haemorrhoids are one of the most common gastrointestinal and anal diseases. In olive oil and honey propolis, flavonoids have beneficial effects on improving vascular function and decreasing vascular resistance. In this study, we aimed to produce a combination of these two substances in the form of lotions and assess their healing and side effects in comparison with routine treatment, anti-haemorrhoid ointment (containing hydrocortisone and lidocaine). DESIGN In this randomised clinical trial study, 86 patients with grade 2 or more haemorrhoid degrees, diagnosed by colonoscopy, were divided into two groups, the case (n=44) and control (n=42). The case group was treated with flavonoid lotion, and the control group was treated with anti-haemorrhoid ointment two times per day for 1 month. Patients were followed weekly with history and physical examination. The data of the two groups were collected before and after the intervention and statistically analysed. RESULTS Post-treatment reduction in haemorrhoid grade was significant in the case group (p=0.02). This ratio was insignificant in the control group (p=0.139). Flavonoid lotion (p<0.05) significantly reduced the signs and symptoms of haemorrhoids more than anti-haemorrhoid ointment. CONCLUSION According to the results, flavonoid lotion can be an excellent alternative to topical chemical drugs, such as anti-haemorrhoid ointment, in treating haemorrhoid disease. Besides its effectiveness and safety, it can be easily manufactured and widely available to patien.
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- Sara Razdar
- Baqiyatallah Research Center for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases (BRCGL), Clinical Sciences Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Chemical Injuries Research Center, Systems Biology and Poisonings Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran (the Islamic Republic of)
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- Department of Biology, Islamic Azad University Central Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran (the Islamic Republic of)
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- Health Management Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran (the Islamic Republic of)
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- Baqiyatallah Research Center for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases (BRCGL), Clinical Sciences Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Mahdian S, Zarrabi M, Panahi Y, Dabbagh Sadeghpour S. Corrigendum to ‟Repurposing FDA-approved drugs to fight COVID-19 using in silico methods: Targeting SARS-CoV-2 RdRp enzyme and host cell receptors (ACE2, CD147) through virtual screening and molecular dynamic simulationsˮ [Inform. Med. Unlocked 23 (2021) 1-9/100541]. Inform Med Unlocked 2023:101263. [PMID: 37362152 PMCID: PMC10158040 DOI: 10.1016/j.imu.2023.101263] [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: 06/28/2023] Open
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[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1016/j.imu.2021.100541.].
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- Soodeh Mahdian
- Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran
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- Pharmacotherapy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Jamaati H, Karimi S, Ghorbani F, Panahi Y, Hosseini-Baharanchi FS, Hajimoradi M, Malek R, Noorali S, Mokhtari M, Khoundabi B, Sadr M, Mohamadnia A, Zahraei SM, Hashemian SM, Dastan F, Mortaz E, Tayeri K, Behtaj F, Vaezi H, Forouzanfar MM, Shafaghi S. Effectiveness of Different Vaccine Platforms in Reducing Mortality and Length of ICU Stay in Severe and Critical Cases of COVID-19 in the Omicron Variant Era: A National Cohort Study in Iran. J Med Virol 2023; 95:e28607. [PMID: 36815507 DOI: 10.1002/jmv.28607] [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: 11/15/2022] [Revised: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Various SARS-CoV-2 vaccines with different platforms have been administered worldwide; however, their effectiveness in critical cases of COVID-19 has remained a concern. METHODS In this national cohort study, 24,016 ICU COVID-19 admissions were included from January to April 2022. The mortality and length of ICU-stay were compared between the vaccinated and unvaccinated patients. RESULTS 9,428(39.25%) patients were unvaccinated, and 14,588(60.75%) patients had received at least one dose of the vaccine. Compared to the unvaccinated, the first, second, and third doses of vaccine resulted in 8%, 20%, and 33% lower risk of ICU mortality in the adjusted model, with RR 0.92, 95%CI(0.84 to 1.001), RR 0.80, 95%CI(0.77 to 0.83), and RR 0.67, 95%CI(0.64 to 0.71), respectively. The mean survival time was significantly shorter in the unvaccinated versus the fully vaccinated patients(HR 0.84, 95%CI(0.80 to 0.88); p<0.001). All vaccine platforms successfully decreased the hazard of ICU death compared to the unvaccinated group. The duration of ICU-stay was significantly shorter in the fully vaccinated than in unvaccinated group(MD -0.62, 95%CI(-0.82 to -0.42);p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS Since COVID-19 vaccination in all doses and platforms has been able to reduce the risk of mortality and length of ICU-stay, universal vaccination is recommended based on vaccine availability. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Hamidreza Jamaati
- Chronic Respiratory Disease Research Center, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Ophthalmic research center, Research Institute for Ophthalmology and Vision Science, 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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- Pharmacotherapy Department Faculty of Pharmacy, Bagyattallah University of Medical Sciences
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- Lung Transplantation Research Center, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases (NRITLD), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Lung Transplantation Research Center, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases (NRITLD), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Iran Helal Institute of Applied-Science and Technology, Research Center for Health Management in Mass Gathering, Red Crescent Society of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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- Virology Research Center, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Chronic Respiratory Disease Research Center, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Center for Communicable Disease Control, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
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- Chronic Respiratory Disease Research Center, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Chronic Respiratory Disease Research Center, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Clinical Tuberculosis and Epidemiology Research Center, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Center for Communicable Disease Control, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
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- Deputy for treatment, Ministry of Health and Medical Education
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- Hospital Management and Clinical Excellence Center, Deputy for Treatment, Ministry of Health and Medical Education
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Shohada-e-Tajrish hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Science
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- Lung Transplantation Research Center, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases (NRITLD), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Panahi Y, Gorabi AM, Talaei S, Beiraghdar F, Akbarzadeh A, Tarhriz V, Mellatyar H. An overview on the treatments and prevention against COVID-19. Virol J 2023; 20:23. [PMID: 36755327 PMCID: PMC9906607 DOI: 10.1186/s12985-023-01973-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [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: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 01/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) continues to plague the world. While COVID-19 is asymptomatic in most individuals, it can cause symptoms like pneumonia, ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome), and death in others. Although humans are currently being vaccinated with several COVID-19 candidate vaccines in many countries, however, the world still is relying on hygiene measures, social distancing, and approved drugs. RESULT There are many potential therapeutic agents to pharmacologically fight COVID-19: antiviral molecules, recombinant soluble angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), monoclonal antibodies, vaccines, corticosteroids, interferon therapies, and herbal agents. By an understanding of the SARS-CoV-2 structure and its infection mechanisms, several vaccine candidates are under development and some are currently in various phases of clinical trials. CONCLUSION This review describes potential therapeutic agents, including antiviral agents, biologic agents, anti-inflammatory agents, and herbal agents in the treatment of COVID-19 patients. In addition to reviewing the vaccine candidates that entered phases 4, 3, and 2/3 clinical trials, this review also discusses the various platforms that are used to develop the vaccine COVID-19.
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- Yunes Panahi
- grid.411705.60000 0001 0166 0922Pharmacotherapy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Bagyattallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- grid.411705.60000 0001 0166 0922Chronic Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- grid.449862.50000 0004 0518 4224Department of Basic Sciences, Maragheh University of Medical Sciences, Maragheh, Iran
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- grid.411521.20000 0000 9975 294XNephrology and Urology Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- grid.412888.f0000 0001 2174 8913Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- grid.412888.f0000 0001 2174 8913Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- grid.411705.60000 0001 0166 0922Pharmacotherapy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Bagyattallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Panahi Y, Ghanei M, Rahimi M, Samim A, Vahedian‐Azimi A, Atkin SL, Sahebkar A. Evaluation the efficacy and safety of N-acetylcysteine inhalation spray in controlling the symptoms of patients with COVID-19: An open-label randomized controlled clinical trial. J Med Virol 2023; 95:e28393. [PMID: 36495185 PMCID: PMC9878233 DOI: 10.1002/jmv.28393] [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: 07/02/2022] [Revised: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect and safety of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) inhalation spray in the treatment of patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This randomized controlled clinical trial study was conducted on patients with COVID-19. Eligible patients (n = 250) were randomly allocated into the intervention group (routine treatment + NAC inhaler spray one puff per 12 h, for 7 days) or the control group who received routine treatment alone. Clinical features, hemodynamic, hematological, biochemical parameters and patient outcomes were assessed and compared before and after treatment. The mortality rate was significantly higher in the control group than in the intervention group (39.2% vs. 3.2%, p < 0.001). Significant differences were found between the two groups (intervention and control, respectively) for white blood cell count (6.2 vs. 7.8, p < 0.001), hemoglobin (12.3 vs. 13.3, p = 0.002), C-reactive protein (CRP: 6 vs. 11.5, p < 0.0001) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST: 32 vs. 25.5, p < 0.0001). No differences were seen for hospital length of stay (11.98 ± 3.61 vs. 11.81 ± 3.52, p = 0.814) or the requirement for intensive care unit (ICU) admission (7.2% vs. 11.2%, p = 0.274). NAC was beneficial in reducing the mortality rate in patients with COVID-19 and inflammatory parameters, and a reduction in the development of severe respiratory failure; however, it did not affect the length of hospital stay or the need for ICU admission. Data on the effectiveness of NAC for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 is limited and further research is required.
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- Yunes Panahi
- Pharmacotherapy Department, School of PharmacyBaqiyatallah University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Chemical Injuries Center, Systems Biology and Poisoning InstituteBaqiyatallah University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Chemical Injuries Center, Systems Biology and Poisoning InstituteBaqiyatallah University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Chemical Injuries Center, Systems Biology and Poisoning InstituteBaqiyatallah University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Trauma Research Center, Nursing FacultyBaqiyatallah University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- School of Postgraduate Studies and ResearchRCSI Medical University of BahrainBusaiteenKingdom of Bahrain
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- Applied Biomedical Research CenterMashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhadIran,Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology InstituteMashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhadIran,Department of Biotechnology, School of PharmacyMashhad University of Medical SciencesMashhadIran
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Panahi Y, Einollahi B, Beiraghdar F, Darvishi M, Fathi S, Javanbakht M, Shafiee S, Akhavan-Sigari R. Fully understanding the efficacy profile of the COVID-19 vaccination and its associated factors in multiple real-world settings. Front Immunol 2022; 13:947602. [PMID: 36389777 PMCID: PMC9641184 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.947602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [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: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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We performed a review study according to recent COVID-19 vaccines' real-world data to provide comparisons between COVID-19 vaccines regarding their relative efficacy. Although most vaccine platforms showed comparable effectiveness and efficacy, we highlight critical points and recent developments generated in studies that might affect vaccine efficacy including population-dependent effects of the vaccine (transplantation, adiposity, and specific comorbidities, as well as older age, male sex, ethnicity, and prior infection), vaccine type, variants of concern (VOC), and an extended vaccine schedule. Owing to these factors, community-based trials can be of great importance in determining vaccine effectiveness in a systematic manner; thus, uncertainty remains regarding vaccine efficacy. Long immune protection of vaccination with BNT162b2 or ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 has been demonstrated to be up to 61 months and 5-12 months after the previous infection, and boosting infection-acquired immunity for both the first and second doses of the BNT162b2 and ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccines was correlated with high and durable protection. However, large cohort and longitudinal studies are required for the evaluation of immunity dynamics and longevity in unvaccinated, vaccinated, and infected individuals, as well as vaccinated convalescent individuals in real-world settings. Regarding the likelihood of vaccine escape variants evolving, an ongoing examination of the protection conferred against an evolving virus (new variant) by an extended schedule can be crucial.
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- Yunes Panahi
- Pharmacotherapy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Nephrology and Urology Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Nephrology and Urology Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center (IDTMRC), Department of Aerospace and Subaquatic Medicine, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Parasite Vaccine Research and Production, Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute, Agriculture Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Karaj, Iran
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- Nephrology and Urology Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University Medical Center Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany
- Department of Health Care Management and Clinical Research, Collegium Humanum Warsaw Management University, Warsaw, Poland
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Cegolon L, Einollahi B, Panahi Y, Imanizadeh S, Rezapour M, Javanbakht M, Nikpouraghdam M, Abolghasemi H, Mastrangelo G. On Therapeutic Plasma Exchange Against Severe COVID-19-Associated Pneumonia: An Observational Clinical Study. Front Nutr 2022; 9:809823. [PMID: 35308291 PMCID: PMC8926159 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.809823] [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] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2021] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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BackgroundThere is a risk of novel mutations of SARS-CoV-2 that may render COVID-19 resistant to most of the therapies, including antiviral drugs and vaccines. The evidence around the application of therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) for the management of critically ill patients with COVID-19 is still provisional, and further investigations are needed to confirm its eventual beneficial effects.AimsTo assess the effect of TPE on the risk of mortality in patients with COVID-19-associated pneumonia, using three statistical procedures to rule out any threats to validity.MethodsWe therefore carried out a single-centered retrospective observational non-placebo-controlled trial enrolling 73 inpatients from Baqiyatallah Hospital in Tehran (Iran) with the diagnosis of COVID-19-associated pneumonia confirmed by real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) on nasopharyngeal swabs and high-resolution computerized tomography chest scan. These patients were broken down into two groups: Group 1 (30 patients) receiving standard care (corticosteroids, ceftriaxone, azithromycin, pantoprazole, hydroxychloroquine, lopinavir/ritonavir), and Group 2 (43 patients) receiving the above regimen plus TPE (replacing 2 l of patients' plasma by a solution, 50% of normal plasma, and 50% of albumin at 5%) administered according to various time schedules. The follow-up time was 30 days and all-cause mortality was the endpoint.ResultsDeaths were 6 (14%) in Group 2 and 14 (47%) in Group 1. However, different harmful risk factors prevailed among patients not receiving TPE rather than being equally split between the intervention and control group. We used an algorithm of structural equation modeling (of STATA) to summarize a large pool of potential confounders into a single score (called with the descriptive name “severity”). Disease severity was lower (Wilkinson rank-sum test p < 0.001) among patients with COVID-19 undergoing TPE (median: −2.82; range: −5.18; 7.96) as compared to those not receiving TPE (median: −1.35; range: −3.89; 8.84), confirming that treatment assignment involved a selection bias of patients according to the severity of COVID-19 at hospital admission. The adjustment for confounding was carried out using severity as the covariate in Cox regression models. The univariate hazard ratio (HR) of 0.68 (95%CI: 0.26; 1.80; p = 0.441) for TPE turned to 1.19 (95%CI: 0.43; 3.29; p = 0.741) after adjusting for severity.ConclusionsIn this study sample, the lower mortality observed among patients receiving TPE was due to a lower severity of COVID-19 rather than the TPE effects.
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- Luca Cegolon
- Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
- Public Health Department, University Health Agency Giuliano-Isontina (ASUGI), Trieste, Italy
- *Correspondence: Luca Cegolon ;
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- Nephrology and Urology Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Behzad Einollahi
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- Pharmacotherapy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee (SRC), Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee (SRC), Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Nephrology and Urology Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Nephrology and Urology Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Applied Microbiology Research Center, Systems Biology and Poisonings Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, Padua University, Padua, Italy
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Farshbaf M, Valizadeh H, Panahi Y, Fatahi Y, Chen M, Zarebkohan A, Gao H. The impact of protein corona on the biological behavior of targeting nanomedicines. Int J Pharm 2022; 614:121458. [PMID: 35017025 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.121458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [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: 10/26/2021] [Revised: 12/27/2021] [Accepted: 01/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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For successful translation of targeting nanomedicines from bench to bedside, it is vital to address their most common drawbacks namely rapid clearance and off-target accumulation. These complications evidently originate from a phenomenon called "protein corona (PC) formation" around the surface of targeting nanoparticles (NPs) which happens once they encounter the bloodstream and interact with plasma proteins with high collision frequency. This phenomenon endows the targeting nanomedicines with a different biological behavior followed by an unexpected fate, which is usually very different from what we commonly observe in vitro. In addition to the inherent physiochemical properties of NPs, the targeting ligands could also remarkably dictate the amount and type of adsorbed PC. As very limited studies have focused their attention on this particular factor, the present review is tasked to discuss the best simulated environment and latest characterization techniques applied to PC analysis. The effect of PC on the biological behavior of targeting NPs engineered with different targeting moieties is further discussed. Ultimately, the recent progresses in manipulation of nano-bio interfaces to achieve the most favorite therapeutic outcome are highlighted.
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- Masoud Farshbaf
- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Pharmacotherapy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Nanotechnology Research Centre, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau 999078, China
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Key Laboratory of Drug Targeting and Drug Delivery Systems, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Sichuan 610041, China.
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Panahi Y, Namazi S, Rostami-Yalmeh J, Sahebi E, Khalili N, Jamialahmadi T, Sahebkar A. Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on the Regulation of Blood Pressure in Iranian Patients with Essential Hypertension: A Clinical Trial. Adv Exp Med Biol 2022; 1328:501-511. [PMID: 34981501 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-73234-9_35] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Low serum vitamin D level is associated with both high blood pressure and incidence of primary hypertension. Experimental studies suggest that vitamin D supplements may reduce blood pressure. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate whether vitamin D supplementation reduces systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), and mean arterial pressure (MAP) in Iranian patients with essential hypertension. METHOD A total of 173 patients with essential hypertension participated in this open-label clinical trial. SBP, DBP, and serum vitamin D levels were measured at baseline and at the end of the study. Vitamin D was administered at a dose of 50,000 IU/week, and 1000 IU/day in patients with serum vitamin D levels <20 ng/mL and 20-30 ng/mL, respectively, for 8 weeks. RESULTS Based on serum vitamin D levels, 45.1%, 17.3%, and 29.5% of patients were deficient, insufficient, and sufficient for vitamin D intake, respectively. Baseline serum levels of vitamin D were not correlated with SBP, DBP, and MAP at the beginning of the study (p = ns). Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that the risk of vitamin D deficiency was 2.5-fold times higher in women than in men (p = 0.03). After 8 weeks of supplementation with vitamin D, mean SBP and MAP were significantly reduced by 5.5 ± 16.16 (p = 0.01) and 3.7 ± 9.24 (p = 0.004) mmHg, respectively. Neither sex nor age could significantly predict BP response to vitamin D supplementation. CONCLUSION Vitamin D supplementation may significantly reduce SBP and MAP but not DBP in patients with essential hypertension.
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- Yunes Panahi
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Pharmacotherapy Department, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacotherapy, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Department of Pharmacotherapy, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacotherapy, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Endocrinology, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Quchan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Quchan, Iran.,Faculty of Medicine, Department of Nutrition, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran. .,Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran. .,School of Medicine The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia. .,School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Ahmadi A, Panahi Y, Johnston TP, Sahebkar A. Antidiabetic drugs and oxidized low-density lipoprotein: A review of anti-atherosclerotic mechanisms. Pharmacol Res 2021; 172:105819. [PMID: 34400317 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2021.105819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Revised: 08/12/2021] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of mortality globally. Atherosclerosis is an important step towards different types of cardiovascular disease. The role of oxidized low-density lipoprotein (oxLDL) in the initiation and progression of atherosclerosis has been thoroughly investigated in recent years. Moreover, clinical trials have established that diabetic patients are at a greater risk of developing atherosclerotic plaques. Hence, we aimed to review the clinical and experimental impacts of various classes of antidiabetic drugs on the circulating levels of oxLDL. Metformin, pioglitazone, and dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors were clinically associated with a suppressive effect on oxLDL in patients with impaired glucose tolerance. However, there is an insufficient number of studies that have clinically evaluated the relationship between oxLDL and newer agents such as agonists of glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor or inhibitors of sodium-glucose transport protein 2. Next, we attempted to explore the multitude of mechanisms that antidiabetic agents exert to counter the undesirable effects of oxLDL in macrophages, endothelial cells, and vascular smooth muscle cells. In general, antidiabetic drugs decrease the uptake of oxLDL by vascular cells and reduce subsequent inflammatory signaling, which prevents macrophage adhesion and infiltration. Moreover, these agents suppress the oxLDL-induced transformation of macrophages into foam cells by either inhibiting oxLDL entrance, or by facilitating its efflux. Thus, the anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and anti-apoptotic properties of antidiabetic agents abrogate changes induced by oxLDL, which can be extremely beneficial in controlling atherosclerosis in diabetic patients.
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- Ali Ahmadi
- Pharmacotherapy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pharmacotherapy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Division of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; School of Medicine, The University of Western Asutralia, Perth, Australia; School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 9177948567, Iran.
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Mahdizadeh H, Salimian J, Noormohammadi Z, Amani J, Halabian R, Panahi Y. Structure Prediction and Expression of Modified rCTLA4-Ig as a Blocker for B7 Molecules. Iran J Pharm Res 2021; 19:329-348. [PMID: 33680034 PMCID: PMC7757981 DOI: 10.22037/ijpr.2020.112959.14040] [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: 11/18/2022]
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CTLA4-Ig (Abatacept) has been produced to suppress immune response by inhibition of T cells functions in autoimmune disease. A new drug, which is called belatacept, has recently been recently developed that is more efficient. The development has been occurred by two substitutions (A29Y, L104E) in the extracellular domain of CTLA4. In the present study, the bioinformatics analysis was used in order to make a new structure that has a better function in comparison with belatacept. Firstly, eight different structures were designed. Thereafter, the secondary and 3D structures, mRNA structure, docking of chimeric proteins with CD80/CD86, antigenicity and affinity of designed chimeric molecules were predicted. Based on the criteria, a new candidate molecule was selected and its gene synthesized. The gene was cloned and expressed in E. coli BL21 (DE3) successfully. The purified rCTLA4-Ig was analyzed by SDS-PAGE, western blotting, and ELISA. Circular dichroism analysis (CD analysis) was used for characterization of the rCTLA4-Ig. Affinity of rCTLA4-Ig was also evaluated by the flow cytometry method. Finally, its biological activity was determined by T cell inhibition test. The results showed rCTLA4-Ig and the belatacept protein have some similarities in structure and function. In addition, rCTLA4-Ig was able to bind CD80/CD86 and inhibit T cell function. Although flow cytomery results showed that the standard protein (CTLA4-Ig), represented better affinity than rCTLA4-Ig, the recombinant protein was able to inhibit T cell proliferation as well as CTLA4-Ig.
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- Hossein Mahdizadeh
- Department of Biology, Science and Research branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Chemical Injuries Research Center, Systems Biology and Poisonings Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Science and Research branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Applied Microbiology Research Center, Systems Biology and Poisonings Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Applied Microbiology Research Center, Systems Biology and Poisonings Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Chemical Injuries Research Center, Systems Biology and Poisonings Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Mahdian S, Zarrabi M, Panahi Y, Dabbagh S. Repurposing FDA-approved drugs to fight COVID-19 using in silico methods: Targeting SARS-CoV-2 RdRp enzyme and host cell receptors (ACE2, CD147) through virtual screening and molecular dynamic simulations. Inform Med Unlocked 2021; 23:100541. [PMID: 33649734 PMCID: PMC7904474 DOI: 10.1016/j.imu.2021.100541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2020] [Revised: 02/19/2021] [Accepted: 02/20/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Background Different approaches have been proved effective for combating the COVID-19 pandemic. Accordingly, in silico drug repurposing strategy, has been highly regarded as an accurate computational tool to achieve fast and reliable results. Considering SARS-CoV-2's structural proteins and their interaction the host's cell-specific receptors, this study investigated a drug repurposing strategy aiming to screen compatible inhibitors of FDA-approved drugs against viral entry receptors (ACE2 and CD147) and integral enzyme of the viral polymerase (RdRp). Methods The study screened the FDA-approved drugs against ACE2, CD147, and RDRP by virtual screening and molecular dynamics (MD) simulation. Results The results of this study indicated that five drugs with ACE2, four drugs with RDRP, and seven drugs with CD147 achieved the most favorable free binding energy (ΔG < −10). This study selected these drugs for MD simulation investigation whose results demonstrated that ledipasvir with ACE2, estradiol benzoate with CD147, and vancomycin with RDRP represented the most favorable ΔG. Also, paritaprevir and vancomycin have good binding energy with both targets (ACE2 and RdRp). Conclusions Ledipasvir, estradiol benzoate, and vancomycin and paritaprevir are potentially suitable candidates for further investigation as possible treatments of COVID-19 and novel drug development.
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- Soodeh Mahdian
- Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biotechnology, Biological Faculty, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran
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- Pharmacotherapy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biotechnology, Biological Faculty, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran
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Panahi Y, Mohammadzadeh AH, Behnam B, Orafai HM, Jamialahmadi T, Sahebkar A. A Review of Monoclonal Antibody-Based Treatments in Non-small Cell Lung Cancer. Adv Exp Med Biol 2021; 1286:49-64. [PMID: 33725344 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-55035-6_3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is one of the most common types of lung cancer worldwide. It metastasizes rapidly and has a poor prognosis. The first-line treatment for most patients is a combination of chemotherapy and radiation. In many subjects, using targeted treatments alongside chemoradiation has shown a better outcome in terms of progression and quality of life for patients. These targeted treatments include small biological inhibiting molecules and monoclonal antibodies. In this review, we have assessed studies focused upon the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. Some therapies are approved, such as bevacizumab and atezolizumab, while some are still in clinical trials, such as ficlatuzumab and ipilimumab, and others have been rejected due to inadequate disease control, such as figitumumab.
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- Yunes Panahi
- Pharmacotherapy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Chemical Injuries Research Center, Systems Biology and Poisonings Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pharmaceutics Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.,Herbal and Traditional Medicines Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.,Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutics, University of Ahl Al Bayt, Karbala, Iraq.,Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutics, Al-Zahraa University, Karbala, Iraq
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Quchan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Quchan, Iran.,Faculty of Medicine, Department of Nutrition, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Neurogenic Inflammation Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran. .,Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran. .,Polish Mother's Memorial Hospital Research Institute (PMMHRI), Lodz, Poland.
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Panahi Y, Karbasi A, Valizadegan G, Ostadzadeh N, Soflaei SS, Jamialahmadi T, Majeed M, Sahebkar A. Effect of Curcumin on Severity of Functional Dyspepsia: a Triple Blinded Clinical Trial. Adv Exp Med Biol 2021; 1308:119-126. [PMID: 33861441 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-64872-5_10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BackgroundFunctional dyspepsia is the main cause of upper abdominal discomfort affecting 5-10% of the world population. Despite various therapeutic approaches, up to 50% of patients with functional dyspepsia seek alternative treatments. In the present study we evaluated the effect of curcumin supplementation along with famotidine therapy on severity of functional dyspepsia. A total of 75 patients with functional dyspepsia according to Rome III criteria were allocated into intervention (N = 39) or control (N = 36) groups. The intervention group was treated with a combination of 500 mg curcumin and 40 mg famotidine daily for 1 month. The control group received placebo and 40 mg famotidine. Severity of dyspepsia symptoms was determined using the Hong Kong questionnaire at baseline, after the 1 month treatment and after a 1 month follow-up. The presence of H. pylori antigens in the stool samples was also investigated in all subjects. No significant difference was observed between intervention and control groups in biochemical indices, severity of dyspepsia and rate of H. pylori infection. A significant decrease was observed in severity of dyspepsia (p < 0.001) and rate of H. pylori infection (p = 0.004) immediately after the treatment and follow-up in the curcumin intervention group. This study indicated that curcumin therapy could be a favorable supplementation in the symptom management of functional dyspepsia. Moreover, curcumin could help efficient eradication of H. pylori in these patients.
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- Yunes Panahi
- Pharmacotherapy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department, Baqiyatallah Research Center for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Baqiyatallah Research Center for Gastroenterology and Liver Disease, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Quchan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Quchan, Iran.,Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran. .,Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran. .,School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran. .,Polish Mother's Memorial Hospital Research Institute (PMMHRI), Lodz, Poland.
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Vahedi E, Ghanei M, Ghazvini A, Azadi H, Izadi M, Panahi Y, Fathi S, Salesi M, Saadat SH, Ghazale AH, Rezapour M, Mozafari A, Zand N, Parsaei MR, Ranjkesh MH, Jafari R, Movaseghi F, Darabi E. The clinical value of two combination regimens in the Management of Patients Suffering from Covid-19 pneumonia: a single centered, retrospective, observational study. Daru 2020; 28:507-516. [PMID: 32562159 PMCID: PMC7303568 DOI: 10.1007/s40199-020-00353-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2020] [Accepted: 06/02/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND There is no identified pharmacological therapy for COVID-19 patients, where potential therapeutic strategies are underway to determine effective therapy under such unprecedented pandemic. Therefore, combination therapies may have the potential of alleviating the patient's outcome. This study aimed at comparing the efficacy of two different combination regimens in improving outcomes of patients infected by novel coronavirus (COVID-19). METHODS This is a single centered, retrospective, observational study of 60 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 positive inpatients (≥18 years old) at two wards of the Baqiyatallah Hospital, Tehran, Iran. Patient's data including clinical and laboratory parameters were recorded. According to the drug regimen, the patients were divided into two groups; group I who received regimen I consisting azithromycin, prednisolone, naproxen, and lopinavir/ritonavir and group II who received regimen II including meropenem, levofloxacin, vancomycin, hydroxychloroquine, and oseltamivir. RESULTS The oxygen saturation (SpO2) and temperature were positively changed in patients receiving regimen I compared to regimen II (P = 0.013 and P = 0.012, respectively). The serum level of C-reactive protein (CRP) changed positively in group I (P < 0.001). Although there was a significant difference in platelets between both groups (75.44 vs 51.62, P < 0.001), their change did not clinically differ between two groups. The findings indicated a significant difference of the average length of stay in hospitals (ALOS) between two groups, where the patients under regimen I showed a shorter ALOS (6.97 vs 9.93, P = 0.001). CONCLUSION This study revealed the beneficial effect of the short-term use of low-dose prednisolone in combination with azithromycin, naproxen and lopinavir/ritonavir (regimen I), in decreasing ALOS compared to regimen II. Since there is still lack of evidence for safety of this regimen, further investigation in our ongoing follow-up to deal with COVID-19 pneumonia is underway. Graphical abstract.
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- Ensieh Vahedi
- Chemical Injuries Research Center, Systems Biology and Poisoning Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Chemical Injuries Research Center, Systems Biology and Poisoning Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Chemical Injuries Research Center, Systems Biology and Poisoning Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Chemical Injuries Research Center, Systems Biology and Poisoning Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Health Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Faculty of pharmacy, pharmacotherapy department, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Chemical Injuries Research Center, Systems Biology and Poisoning Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Behavioral sciences research center, Lifestyle institute, Baqiatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research committee, Baqiyatallah University of medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research committee, Baqiyatallah University of medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Science, Qom Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qom, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Qom university of medical sciences, Qom, Iran
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- Department of Radiology and Chemical Injury Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Science, Qom Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qom, Iran
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- School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Hassanpour M, Rezaie J, Nouri M, Panahi Y. The role of extracellular vesicles in COVID-19 virus infection. Infect Genet Evol 2020; 85:104422. [PMID: 32544615 PMCID: PMC7293471 DOI: 10.1016/j.meegid.2020.104422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 139] [Impact Index Per Article: 34.8] [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: 05/09/2020] [Revised: 06/10/2020] [Accepted: 06/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
Extracellular vesicles releasing from various types of cells contribute to intercellular communication via delivering bio-molecules like nucleic acids, proteins, and lipids to recipient cells. Exosomes are 30-120 nm extracellular vesicles that participate in several pathological conditions. Virus-infected cells release exosomes that are implicated in infection through transferring viral components such as viral-derived miRNAs and proteins. As well, exosomes contain receptors for viruses that make recipient cells susceptible to virus entry. Since December 2019, SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) infection has become a worldwide urgent public health concern. There is currently no vaccine or specific antiviral treatment existing for COVID-19 virus infection. Hence, it is critical to find a safe and effective therapeutic tool to patients with severe COVID-19 virus infection. Extracellular vesicles may contribute to spread this virus as they transfer such receptors as CD9 and ACE2, which make recipient cells susceptible to virus docking. Upon entry, COVID-19 virus may be directed into the exosomal pathway, and its component is packaged into exosomes for secretion. Exosome-based strategies for the treatment of COVID-19 virus infection may include following items: inhibition of exosome biogenesis and uptake, exosome-therapy, exosome-based drug delivery system, and exosome-based vaccine. Mesenchymal stem cells can suppress nonproductive inflammation and improve/repair lung cells including endothelial and alveolar cells, which damaged by COVID-19 virus infection. Understanding molecular mechanisms behind extracellular vesicles related COVID-19 virus infection may provide us with an avenue to identify its entry, replication, spreading, and infection to overcome its adverse effects.
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- Mehdi Hassanpour
- Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran,Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran,Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Solid Tumor Research Center, Cellular and Molecular Medicine Research Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran,Correspondence to: J. Rezaie, Solid Tumor Research Center, Research Institute on Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Shafa St, Ershad Blvd., P.O. BoX: 1138, 57147 Urmia, Iran
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- Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran,Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran,Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Pharmacy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran,Correspondence to: Y. Panahi, Clinical Pharmacy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1435916471, Iran
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Pishdad P, Pishdad R, Pishdad GR, Panahi Y. A time to revisit the two oldest prandial anti-diabetes agents: acarbose and repaglinide. Endocrine 2020; 70:307-313. [PMID: 32621047 DOI: 10.1007/s12020-020-02396-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2020] [Accepted: 06/18/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE Compared with newer prandial anti-diabetes agents, repaglinide and acarbose are unique in being globally available in generic versions, being oral, and being the cheapest of all. The aim of this study was to compare their efficacy when used alone or in combination. METHODS In a randomized, double-blind, prospective study, 358 recently diagnosed type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients, who on a combined therapy with metformin and insulin glargine had a fasting plasma glucose (FGP) of <7.2 mmol/L but a 2-h postprandial plasma glucose (2hPPG) >10 mmol/L, were assigned to three groups of additional treatment with either repaglinide, acarbose, or repaglinide-plus-acarbose for 4 months. RESULTS With intention-to-treat analysis, 63% of repaglinide group, 45.4 percent of acarbose group, and 75.7% of repaglinide-plus-acarbose group reached the primary endpoint of 2hPPG < 10 mmol/L while maintaining FPG < 7.2 mmol/L. Treatment adherence rate was 75.6% with repaglinide, 61.4% with acarbose, and 81.3% with repaglinide-plus-acarbose (p = 0.001). Among the groups, weight was significantly lower in acarbose group (p < 0.05). Twenty-one percent of repaglinide patients, 4.9% of acarbose subjects, and 10.3% of repaglinide-plus-acarbose cases reported at least one episode of hypoglycemia (p < 0.005). HbA1C and basal insulin requirement were significantly lower in repaglinide group (p = 0.004, p = 0.0002). Triglycerides were lowest in acarbose group (p = 0.005). CONCLUSIONS Both acarbose and repaglinide were vastly effective in lowering postprandial hyperglycemia of recently diagnosed T2D. When combined, they were even more efficacious and the disease had a better outcome. Compared with newer peers, these two are particularly useful where and when cost consideration in diabetes treatment is a prime concern.
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- Parisa Pishdad
- Shiraz Medical School, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, USA
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- Endocrine and Metabolism Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Chemical Injuries Research Center, Tehran's Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Panahi Y, Rastgar N, Zamani A, Sahebkar A. Comparing the Therapeutic Effects of Aloe vera and Olive Oil Combination Cream versus Topical Betamethasone for Atopic Dermatitis: A Randomized Double-blind Clinical Trial. J Pharmacopuncture 2020; 23:173-178. [PMID: 33072415 PMCID: PMC7540232 DOI: 10.3831/kpi.2020.23.3.173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [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: 03/28/2018] [Revised: 07/31/2020] [Accepted: 08/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Objectives Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a prevalent and chronic, pruritic inflammatory skin condition that can influence all age groups. AD is associated with a poor health-related quality of life. This randomized clinical trial was performed to compare the effectiveness of Olivederma (combination of aloe vera and virgin olive oil) or betamethasone regarding disease severity, quality of life, serum IgE and eosinophil count. Methods Thirty-six AD patients were randomly allocated to topical Olivederma or betamethasone, and were followed for 6 weeks. Results Total SCORAD severity scores showed significant decrease in both groups, while it was more prominent in Olivederma group (64.5% improvement in Olivederma vs. 13.5% improvement in Betamethasone, p-value < 0.001). Quality of life (DLQI questionnaire) of AD patients was significantly improved after 6 weeks treatment with Betamethasone (22.3%, p < 0.001) and Olivederma (60.7%, p-value < 0.001). Olivederma group showed a significantly lower DLQI score in comparison with Betamethasone treated patients after 6 weeks of therapy (p < 0.001). Improvements in eosinophil count and serum IgE was observed. Conclusion In summary, this study shows that Olivederma is superior to topical Betamethasone after 6 weeks of therapy with regard to disease severity, quality of life and eosinophil count.
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- Yunes Panahi
- Pharmacotherapy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Pharmacotherapy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Halal Research Center of IRI, FDA, Tehran, Iran.,Neurogenic Inflammation Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Polish Mother's Memorial Hospital Research Institute (PMMHRI), Lodz, Poland
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Hassanpour M, Hajihassani F, Abdollahpourasl M, Cheraghi O, Aghamohamadzade N, Rahbargazi R, Nouri M, Pilehvar-Soltanahmadi Y, Zarghami N, Akbarzadeh A, Panahi Y, Sahebkar A. Pathophysiological Effects of Sulfur Mustard on Skin and its Current Treatments: Possible Application of Phytochemicals. Comb Chem High Throughput Screen 2020; 24:3-19. [PMID: 32679016 DOI: 10.2174/1386207323666200717150414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [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: 12/19/2019] [Revised: 04/21/2020] [Accepted: 06/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Sulfur-(SM) and nitrogen (NM)-based mustards are the mutagenic incapacitating compounds which are widely used in vesicating the chemical warfare and cause toxicity in many organs, especially skin. SM, as a potent vesicating agent, contributes to the destruction of skin in dermis and epidermis layers. The progression of the lesion depends on the concentration of SM and the duration of exposure. Body responses start with pruritus, erythema, edema and xerosis, which lead to the accumulation of immune cells in the target sites and recruitment of mast cells and paracrine-mediated activity. Pro-inflammatory effectors are accumulated in the epidermis, hair follicles, and sebaceous glands resulting in the destruction of the basement membrane beneath the epidermis. There is still no satisfactory countermeasure against SM-induced lesions in clinical therapy, and the symptomatic or supportive treatments are routine management approaches. OBJECTIVE The current review highlights the recent progression of herbal medicines application in SM-induced injuries through the illustrative examples and also demonstrates their efficacies, properties and mechanism of actions as therapeutic agents. CONCLUSION Phytochemicals and herbal extracts with anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties have been recently shown to hold therapeutic promise against the SM-induced cutaneous complications. The present review discusses the possible application of herbal medicines in the healing of SM-induced injuries.
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- Mehdi Hassanpour
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Health Management, School of Management and Medical informatics, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Science, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Endocrine and Metabolism Section, Department of Internal Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Applied Cell Sciences, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Applied Cell Sciences, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Applied Cell Sciences, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Applied Cell Sciences, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Pharmacotherapy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Hassanpour M, Cheraghi O, Laghusi D, Nouri M, Panahi Y. The relationship between ANT1 and NFL with autophagy and mitophagy markers in patients with multiple sclerosis. J Clin Neurosci 2020; 78:307-312. [PMID: 32376155 DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2020.04.122] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2020] [Accepted: 04/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common inflammatory neurodegenerative disease. Neurofilament light chain (NFL) is a novel adverting biomarker of axonal damage that suggested as a useful assistant in the monitoring of MS patients. It has been shown that the auto/mitophagy associated with MS pathogenesis. In this study, we aimed to study correlation between ATG5 and Parkin, as markers of autophagy and mitophagy respectively, with NFL and ANT1 in serum and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in MS subjects. ATG5, Parkin, NFL, and ANT1 levels were measured in a cross-sectional study of 40 MS patients compared with gender, age and BMI matching healthy volunteers. Based on our results, levels of ATG5, Parkin, and NFL significantly were elevated in both serum and CSF of MS patients comparing control individuals (p < 0.0001) but ANT1 levels significantly was decreased in both serum and CSF of MS patients comparing control individuals (p < 0.0001). The correlation indices between NFL, ANTI1, ATG5 and Parkin in both case and control groups showed a direct and moderate the correlation between ANTI1 and ATG5 in the CSF level of the control group (r = 0.554, P = 0.011). Our data support the feasibility of quantifying of NFL as a sensitive and clinically meaningful serum/CSF biomarker to follow-up nerve tissue injury in MS condition.
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- Mehdi Hassanpour
- Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Science, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Health Management and Safety Promotion Research Institude, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Pharmacy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Hassanpour M, Hajihassani F, Hiradfar A, Aghamohammadzadeh N, Rahbarghazi R, Safaie N, Nouri M, Panahi Y. Real-state of autophagy signaling pathway in neurodegenerative disease; focus on multiple sclerosis. J Inflamm (Lond) 2020; 17:6. [PMID: 32082082 PMCID: PMC7014934 DOI: 10.1186/s12950-020-0237-8] [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] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2019] [Accepted: 01/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The occurrence of neurodegenerative disease is increasingly raised. From physiopathological aspect, the emergence of auto-reactive antibodies against the nervous system antigens contributes to de-myelination in Multiple sclerosis (MS). These features cause the nervous system dysfunction. The follow-up of molecular alterations could give us a real-state vision about intracellular status during pathological circumstances. In this review, we focus on the autophagic response during MS progression and further understand the relationship between autophagy and MS and its modulatory effect on the MS evolution. The authors reviewed studies published on the autophagy status in neurodegenerative disease and on the autophagy modulation in MS prognosis, diagnosis, and possible therapies. The inevitable role of autophagy was shown in the early-stage progression of MS. Due to critical role of autophagy in different stage of cell activity in nervous system, the distinct role of autophagy should not be neglected in the development, pathogenesis, and treatment of MS.
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- Mehdi Hassanpour
- 1Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, 5166614756, Imam Reza St., Golgasht St, Tabriz, Iran.,2Stem Cell And Regenerative Medicine Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.,3Clinical Pharmacy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1435916471 Iran
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- 4Department of Health Management, School of Management and Medical informatics, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- 5Pediatric Health Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- 7Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.,8Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- 9Cardiovascular Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- 1Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, 5166614756, Imam Reza St., Golgasht St, Tabriz, Iran.,2Stem Cell And Regenerative Medicine Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- 3Clinical Pharmacy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1435916471 Iran
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To review the neuroprotective effects of minocycline in focal cerebral ischemia in animal models. By searching in the databases of PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Scopus, and considering the inclusion and exclusion criteria of the study. Studies were included if focal cerebral ischemia model was performed in mammals and including a control group that has been compared with a minocycline group. Written in languages other than English; duplicate data; in vitro studies and combination of minocycline with other neuroprotective agents were excluded. Neurological function of patients was assessed by National Institute of Health Stroke Scale, modified Rankin Scale, and modified Barthel Index. Neuroprotective effects were assessed by detecting the expression of inflammatory cytokines. We examined 35 papers concerning the protective effects of minocycline in focal cerebral ischemia in animal models and 6 clinical trials which had evaluated the neuroprotective effects of minocycline in ischemic stroke. These studies revealed that minocycline increases the viability of neurons and decreases the infarct volume following cerebral ischemia. The mechanisms that were reported in these studies included anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, as well as anti-apoptotic effects. Minocycline also increases the neuronal regeneration following cerebral ischemia. Minocycline has considerable neuroprotective effects against cerebral ischemia-induced neuronal damages. However, larger clinical trials may be required before using minocycline as a neuroprotective drug in ischemic stroke.
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- Yazdan Naderi
- Chemical Injuries Research Center, Systems Biology and Poisonings Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pharmacotherapy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- Halal Research Center of IRI, FDA, Tehran; Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute; Neurogenic Inflammation Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Razei A, Cheraghali AM, Saadati M, Fasihi Ramandi M, Panahi Y, Hajizade A, Siadat SD, Behrouzi A. Gentamicin-Loaded Chitosan Nanoparticles Improve Its Therapeutic Effects on Brucella-Infected J774A.1 Murine Cells. Galen Med J 2019; 8:e1296. [PMID: 34466489 PMCID: PMC8344153 DOI: 10.31661/gmj.v8i0.1296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2018] [Revised: 08/09/2018] [Accepted: 08/31/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Final elimination of some intracellular bacterial agents, such as Brucella, is often a complex issue and impossible to achieve, primarily due to the presence and survival of the bacteria within phagocytic cells. By penetrating into the cell membrane, drug delivery nanosystems can reduce the number of intracellular bacteria. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of chitosan nanoparticles on the delivery of gentamicin into Brucella infected J774A.1 murine cells in vitro. MATERIALS AND METHODS Chitosan nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized using ionic gelation technique. The shape, size and charge of NPs, loading rate and release of the drug were investigated. Finally, the effects of gentamicin-loaded chitosan NPs (Gen-Cs) and free gentamicin on J774A.1 murine cells infected with these bacteria were examined. RESULTS The mean size and charge of NPs were computed as 100 nm and +28mV, respectively. The loading capacity of NPs was 22%. About 70% of the drug was released from NPs during the first 8 hours. Antimicrobial activity of the two formulations showed that MIC (minimum inhibitory concentration) of the Gen-Cs and free drug was 3.1 and 6.25 µg, respectively. The minimum bactericidal concentration of the NPs-loaded drug and free drug was 6.25 and 12.5 µg, respectively. Cell culture analysis revealed that there was a significant reduction in the load of the intercellular bacteria in J774A.1 murine cells in both formulations. CONCLUSION Our results showed the Gen-Cs have a proper potential for optimal treatment of intracellular bacterial agents.
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- Ali Razei
- Applied Biotechnology Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Biology Research Centre, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Imam Hossain University, Tehran, Iran
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- Molecular Biology Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Chemical Injuries Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Biology Research Centre, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Imam Hossain University, Tehran, Iran
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- Pasteur Institute of Iran (IPI), Mycobacteriology and Pulmonary Research Tehran, Iran
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- Pasteur Institute of Iran (IPI), Mycobacteriology and Pulmonary Research Tehran, Iran
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Jamialahmadi T, Panahi Y, Safarpour MA, Ganjali S, Chahabi M, Reiner Z, Solgi S, Vahedian-Azimi A, Kianpour P, Banach M, Sahebkar A. Association of Serum PCSK9 Levels with Antibiotic Resistance and Severity of Disease in Patients with Bacterial Infections Admitted to Intensive Care Units. J Clin Med 2019; 8:jcm8101742. [PMID: 31635200 PMCID: PMC6833014 DOI: 10.3390/jcm8101742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2019] [Revised: 10/09/2019] [Accepted: 10/18/2019] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The results of several studies have suggested that infections and sepsis, either bacterial or viral, might be associated with elevated plasma proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) levels. Since there are no data on PCSK9 levels and antibiotic resistance or the severity of disease in patients with bacterial infections in intensive care units, the aim of this study was to investigate whether any such associations exist. METHODS 100 patients (46 males, mean age 67.12 ± 1.34 years) with bacterial infections who were staying in an intensive care unit (ICU) longer than 48 h but less than 7 days and who were not receiving corticosteroids were analyzed. Their serum levels of albumin, C-reactive protein, glucose, lactate, blood urea nitrogen, prothrombin (international normalized ratio), total cholesterol, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase, serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase, PCSK9, and procalcitonin were measured. The severity of the patients' condition was assessed by using the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), the Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA), and the Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II (APACHE II) scales. RESULTS Using a hierarchical regression modeling approach, no significant association was found between PCSK9 levels and either the severity of disease (APACHE II, SOFA, and GCS) indices or resistance to antibiotics. CONCLUSION The results suggest that there is no association between PCSK9 levels and resistance to antibiotics or the condition of patients hospitalized in intensive care units.
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- Tannaz Jamialahmadi
- Halal Research Center of IRI, FDA, Tehran, Iran.
- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 9177948564, Iran.
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- Pharmacotherapy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 143591647, Iran.
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 9177948564, Iran.
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Sciences, Shahr-e-Qods Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran 37515374, Iran.
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- University Hospital Center Zagreb, Department of Internal medicine, Kišpatićeva 12, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Sciences, Shahr-e-Qods Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran 37515374, Iran.
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- Trauma Research Center, Nursing Faculty, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Clinical Pharmacy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1417614411, Iran.
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- Department of Hypertension, WAM University Hospital in Lodz, Medical University of Lodz, Zeromskiego 113, 90549 Lodz, Poland.
- Polish Mother's Memorial Hospital Research Institute (PMMHRI), 93338 Lodz, Poland.
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
- Neurogenic Inflammation Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
- School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad 9177948567, Iran.
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Panahi Y, Ghahrodi MS, Jamshir MS, Safarpour MA, Pirro M, Bianconi V, Farahani MM, Banach M, Sahebkar A. P873Plasma PCSK9 levels and atherosclerosis burden in the coronary arteries of patients undergoing coronary angiography. Eur Heart J 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehz747.0470] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Abstract
Background
Plasma PCSK9 levels, a novel and effective therapeutic target for CVD prevention, have been associated with CVD events irrespective of traditional risk factors. Whether PCSK9 levels predict coronary artery disease (CAD) burden and severity is a matter of dispute.
Purpose
To investigate the association between plasma PCSK9 levels and CAD characteristics, including number of major diseased vessels, severity of coronary stenosis, and the burden of coronary calcifications.
Methods
One hundred and one patients undergoing coronary angiography were recruited for this cross-sectional study. The number of major coronary diseased vessels was defined as the presence of ≥1 stenoses ≥50% in diameter of at least one major coronary artery. CAD severity was defined as either the absence of coronary stenosis (no-CAD), CAD<50% or CAD≥50% in one or more coronary arteries. The burden of coronary calcifications was estimated by angiography visual inspection and classified as absent, mild, moderate or severe.
Results
Coronary angiography showed single, double and triple vessel disease in 26 (25.7%), 23 (22.8%) and 21 (20.8%) patients, respectively; 20 (19.8%) and 11 (10.9%) pts had either minimal CAD (<50%) or normal angiographic findings. Also, calcifications were absent in 65 patients (64.4%), and mild, moderate and severe in 23 (22.8%), 11 (10.9%) and 2 (2%) patients, respectively. Plasma PCSK9 levels were significantly associated with age (rho=0.22, p=0.025) and SBP (rho=0.21, p=0.034), and were almost doubled in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) as compared to those without CKD [164.6 ng/mL (104.6–187.0) vs 94.8 ng/mL (86.8–114.9), p=0.006]. Among patients without CKD, those with CAD≥50% had higher plasma PCSK9 levels than those without [97.1 ng/mL (87.8–143.0) vs 83.2 ng/mL (73.4–102.6), p=0.04]. In the overall population, higher plasma PCSK9 levels were found in pts with triple vessel disease [165.7 ng/mL (121.3–180.5)] than in those with double/single vessel involvement [97.9 ng/mL (87.6–99.8) and 88.4 ng/mL (87.3–97.4), p<0.001 for both comparisons] or without CAD [87.5 ng/mL (74.3–114.9), p<0.001]. Also, a trend toward an increase of plasma PCSK9 levels was found with higher CAD severity [no-CAD: 87.5 ng/mL (74.3–114.9), CAD<50%: 89.1 ng/mL (78.9–105.3), CAD≥50%: 97.6 ng/mL (87.9–155.3), p=0.051], which turned significant after exclusion of CKD patients (p=0.042). Adjustment for age, sex, plasma LDL-cholesterol levels, statin use and CKD abolished the association between PCSK9 and CAD severity but not with the number of significantly diseased vessels and the burden of coronary calcifications.
Conclusions
Circulating PCSK9, whose plasma levels are significantly influenced by the presence of CKD, discriminates patients with significant coronary artery stenosis from those without CAD. In addition, both the number of diseased coronary vessels and total coronary calcifications are independently predicted by an elevated plasma PCSK9 level.
Acknowledgement/Funding
None
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- Y Panahi
- Baqiyatallah Medical Sciences University, Tehran, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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- Baqiyatallah Medical Sciences University, Tehran, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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- Baqiyatallah Medical Sciences University, Tehran, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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- Baqiyatallah Medical Sciences University, Tehran, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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- University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Baqiyatallah Medical Sciences University, Tehran, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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- Medical University of Lodz, Department of Hypertension, Lodz, Poland
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- Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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Panahi Y, Ghahrodi MS, Jamshir M, Safarpour MA, Bianconi V, Pirro M, Farahani MM, Sahebkar A. PCSK9 and atherosclerosis burden in the coronary arteries of patients undergoing coronary angiography. Clin Biochem 2019; 74:12-18. [PMID: 31493378 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2019.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2019] [Revised: 08/25/2019] [Accepted: 09/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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AIMS To investigate the association between plasma proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) concentrations, current acute coronary syndrome (ACS), coronary artery disease (CAD) presence, severity and extension and the burden of coronary calcifications in patients with suspected CAD. METHODS AND RESULTS One hundred and one patients, with or without current ACS, were recruited for this cross-sectional study. CAD presence was defined based on either the presence or absence of at least one significant (≥50%) CAD lesion (SCAD). CAD severity was classified according to the absence of coronary lesions, the presence of non-significant (<50%) CAD (MCAD) or SCAD in at least one major coronary artery. Patients with one, two or three significantly diseased major coronary arteries were defined as 1-SCAD, 2-SCAD and 3-SCAD, respectively. The cumulative length of SCAD lesions and the amount of calcifications in coronary arteries were estimated. Plasma PCSK9 concentrations were higher in patients with SCAD as compared to those without (p = .012). A significant increase in plasma PCSK9 concentrations was observed with greater CAD severity (p = .042). Higher plasma PCSK9 concentrations were found in 3-SCAD patients as compared to either 2-SCAD or 1-SCAD (p < .001). PCSK9 increased with the cumulative length of SCAD lesions and the burden of calcifications (p < .05 for both comparisons). Multivariable adjustment abolished the association between PCSK9 and either CAD presence or severity, but not the association between PCSK9 and the number of significantly diseased vessels, SCAD lesion length and the burden of coronary calcifications. ACS was associated with a borderline significant increase of plasma PCSK9 concentrations among patients not taking statins (p = .05). CONCLUSION Circulating PCSK9 concentrations discriminate patients with greater coronary atherosclerotic lesion extension and calcification, and are increased in patients with current ACS.
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- Yunes Panahi
- Pharmacotherapy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Baqiyatallah university of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Atherosclerosis Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Unit of Internal Medicine, Angiology and Arteriosclerosis Diseases, Department of Medicine, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Unit of Internal Medicine, Angiology and Arteriosclerosis Diseases, Department of Medicine, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Neurogenic Inflammation Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Motaharinia J, Panahi Y, Barreto GE, Beiraghdar F, Sahebkar A. Efficacy of curcumin on prevention of drug-induced nephrotoxicity: A review of animal studies. Biofactors 2019; 45:690-702. [PMID: 31246346 DOI: 10.1002/biof.1538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [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: 04/02/2019] [Accepted: 05/31/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Drug-induced nephrotoxicity is a frequent serious adverse effect, contributing to morbidity and increased healthcare utilization. Prevention or reversal is key. Curcumin has useful biological features that include antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties. This review covers aspects of curcumin in relation to prevention of drug-induced nephrotoxicity: dosage and schedule, effect on kidney biomarkers and histological changes, and mechanisms of curcumin's protective effects. Despite success in some animal models, human studies and clinical administration of curcumin for nephroprotection remains limited due to difficulty in achieving therapeutic levels following oral administration and in determining the optimal dosing schedule. Lack of sufficient evidence from animal studies, coupled with low systemic bioavailability, continues to limit the utilization of curcumin in addressing and controlling drug-induced nephrotoxicity. Therefore, human studies are required to fully assess and validate the therapeutic potential of curcumin.
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- Javad Motaharinia
- Chemical Injuries Research Center, Systems Biology and Poisonings Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Chemical Injuries Research Center, Systems Biology and Poisonings Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Clinical Pharmacy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Departamento de Nutrición y Bioquímica, Facultad de Ciencias, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia
- Instituto de Ciencias Biomédicas, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Nephrology and Urology Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Neurogenic Inflammation Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Panahi Y, Kianpour P, Mohtashami R, Soflaei SS, Sahebkar A. Efficacy of phospholipidated curcumin in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: a clinical study. J Asian Nat Prod Res 2019; 21:798-805. [PMID: 30415581 DOI: 10.1080/10286020.2018.1505873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [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: 09/14/2016] [Accepted: 07/24/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
Abstract
Curcumin is a safe and dietary phytochemical that can improve different pathophysiologic features of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Here, we investigated the efficacy of phospholipidated curcumin supplementation in NAFLD patients. In this single-arm study, 36 patients were recruited. Each patient received three capsules a day (each containing 500 mg of phospholipidated curcumin [overall content of curcuminoids per capsule: 100 mg]) for a period of 8 weeks. The results indicated that phospholipidated curcumin supplementation reduced NAFLD severity and ameliorated ultrasonographic and biochemical measures (including liver transaminases and lipid profile) associated with disease progression.
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- Yunes Panahi
- a Pharmacotherapy Department, School of Pharmacy , Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- b Clinical Pharmacy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy , Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- c Medicine Quran and Health Research Center , Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- d Department of Modern Sciences and Technologies , Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Mashhad , Iran
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- e Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute , Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Mashhad , Iran
- f Neurogenic Inflammation Research Center , Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Mashhad , Iran
- g School of Pharmacy , Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Mashhad , Iran
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Yaribeygi H, Panahi Y, Javadi B, Sahebkar A. The Underlying Role of Oxidative Stress in Neurodegeneration: A Mechanistic Review. CNS Neurol Disord Drug Targets 2019; 17:207-215. [PMID: 29692267 DOI: 10.2174/1871527317666180425122557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2017] [Revised: 02/13/2018] [Accepted: 03/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Neurodegeneration is a condition in which progressive loss of function and structure of neurons occurs. Several lines of evidence suggest that oxidative stress has a central role in neurodegenerative diseases. OBJECTIVE The aim was to survey molecular mechanisms underlying the involvement of oxidative stress in developing different neurodegenerative diseases. METHODS Original and review articles were retrieved through a PubMed and Google scholar search (from 1989 to 2015) using the following key words: "oxidative stress", "nerve degeneration" and "neurodegenerative diseases". RESULTS A comprehensive analysis of the obtained articles confirmed strong involvement of oxidative stress in the pathophysiology of neurodegenerative diseases through a variety of mechanisms including induction of oxidation of nucleic acids, proteins and lipids, formation of advanced glycation end products, mitochondrial dysfunction, glial cell activation, amyloid β deposition and plaque formation, apoptosis, cytokine production and inflammatory responses, and proteasome dysfunction. CONCLUSION Regarding the pivotal role of oxidative stress in neurodegeneration, modulation of free radical production or alleviating their harmful effects can be considered as a potential therapeutic strategy for preventing and controlling neurodegenerative diseases. Accordingly; boosting endogenous antioxidant capacity besides providing exogenous sources of antioxidants merits future research in order to discover new therapeutic agents.
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- Habib Yaribeygi
- Neurosciences Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Chronic Kidney Disease Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pharmacotherapy Department, School of Pharmacy, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Neurogenic Inflammation Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Dianat-Moghadam H, Heidarifard M, Jahanban-Esfahlan R, Panahi Y, Hamishehkar H, Pouremamali F, Rahbarghazi R, Nouri M. Corrigendum to "Cancer stem cells-emanated therapy resistance: Implications for liposomal drug delivery systems". [Journal of Controlled Release 288 (2018) 62-83]. J Control Release 2019; 305:220. [PMID: 31227266 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2019.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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- Hassan Dianat-Moghadam
- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Pharmacotherapy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Islamic Azad University Tabriz Branch, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Pharmacotherapy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Department of Applied Cell Sciences, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Jafarirad S, Mansoori A, Adineh A, Panahi Y, Hadi A, Goodarzi R. Does Turmeric/curcumin Supplementation Change Anthropometric Indices in Patients with Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Clin Nutr Res 2019; 8:196-208. [PMID: 31384598 PMCID: PMC6675961 DOI: 10.7762/cnr.2019.8.3.196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2019] [Revised: 04/28/2019] [Accepted: 04/29/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Curcumin is the principal polylphenol of turmeric that has been used to treat various disorders. However, its anti-obesity effects in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) remain controversial. Therefore, we aimed to perform a meta-analysis on the effects of supplementation with turmeric/curcumin on body weight, body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) in these patients. PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and ISI Web of Science were searched until January 2019, without any restrictions. Clinical trials that reported body weight, BMI and WC in patients with NAFLD were included. Weighted mean differences (WMDs) were pooled using a random-effects model. Eight studies (449 participants) fulfilled the eligibility criteria of the present meta-analysis. Overall, meta-analysis could not show any beneficial effect of turmeric/curcumin supplementation on body weight (WMD, -0.54 kg; 95% confidence interval [CI], -2.40, 1.31; p = 0.56; I2 = 0.0%), BMI (WMD, -0.21 kg/m2; 95% CI, -0.71, 0.28; p = 0.39; I2 = 0.0%) and WC (WMD, -0.88 cm; 95% CI, -3.76, 2.00; p = 0.54; I2 = 0.0%). Subgroup analysis based on participants' baseline BMI, type of intervention, and study duration did not show any significant association in all subgroups. The results showed that turmeric/curcumin supplementation had no significant effect on body weight, BMI and WC in patients with NAFLD. Further studies with large-scale are needed to find out possible anti-obesity effects of turmeric/curcumin.
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- Sima Jafarirad
- Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz 61357-15794, Iran
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- Nutrition Department, Paramedical School, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz 61357-15794, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad 68138-33946, Iran
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- Chemical Injuries Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 14359-16471, Iran
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- Halal Research Center of IRI, FDA, Tehran, Iran
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- Nutrition and Metabolic Disease Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz 61357-15794, Iran
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Panahi Y, Valizadegan G, Ahamdi N, Ganjali S, Majeed M, Sahebkar A. Curcuminoids plus piperine improve nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: A clinical trial. J Cell Biochem 2019; 120:15989-15996. [PMID: 31168845 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.28877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [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: 12/28/2018] [Revised: 02/16/2019] [Accepted: 02/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) as a prevalent hepatic disease is associated with an increased risk of morbidity and mortality related to the liver and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Lifestyle modification and good metabolic control is the first line of treatment, but not always efficacious in reversing NAFLD pathogenesis. Curcumin is a dietary phytochemical with hepatoprotective activities, though its low bioavailability is considered as a major challenge for clinical applications. Therefore, in this study, in order to improve the bioavailability of curcumin, it was coadministered with piperine and we investigated the effects of this bioavailability-enhanced curcumin on serum hepatic enzymes, lipid profile, and glycemic indices in patients with NAFLD. METHODS In this randomized controlled parallel-group trial, 70 subjects with ultrasound-determined NAFLD were randomized to either 500 mg curcuminoids coadministered with 5 mg piperine daily or placebo for 12 weeks. NAFLD severity (on the basis of sonography) and hepatic function was assessed at baseline and at the study end. RESULTS Seventy subjects completed the study. Supplementation with curcuminoids plus piperine significantly reduced the hematocrit (P = 0.027), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (P = 0.048) and the serum concentrations of alanine aminotransferase (P = 0.035), aspartate aminotransferase (P = 0.042), alkaline phosphatase (P = 0.004), cholesterol (P < 0.016), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (P < 0.017), Iron (P = 0.026), and Hemoglobin (P = 0.025) and increased total iron-binding capacity (P = 0.003). However, except albumin, changes in other parameters were not statistically different between groups. In addition, administration of curcuminoids plus piperine significantly improved NAFLD severity (P < 0.001), which was statistically different compared with the placebo group (P = 0.022). Also, the percentage of improved patients was marginally higher in the curcuminoids plus piperine group when compared with the placebo group (P = 0.058). CONCLUSION This study suggested beneficial effects of combined curcuminoids and piperine supplementation on disease severity in patients with NAFLD.
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- Yunes Panahi
- Clinical Pharmacy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Baqiyatallah Research Center for Gastroenterology and Liver Disease, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Baqiyatallah Research Center for Gastroenterology and Liver Disease, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Neurogenic Inflammation Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Biotechnology Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Panahi Y, Yari Khosroushahi A, Sahebkar A, Heidari HR. Impact of Cultivation Condition and Media Content on Chlorella vulgaris Composition. Adv Pharm Bull 2019; 9:182-194. [PMID: 31380244 PMCID: PMC6664117 DOI: 10.15171/apb.2019.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2019] [Revised: 04/17/2019] [Accepted: 05/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
Abstract
Microalgae are a source material in food, pharmacy, and cosmetics industries for producing various products including high-protein nutritional supplements, synthetic pharmaceuticals, and natural colors. A promising algal source for such productions is Chlorella vulgaris which contains a considerable protein content. Similar to other microalgae, its desirability is minimal nutrient requirements since they are unicellular, photosynthetic, and fast-growing microorganisms. Another propitious option to be produced by C. vulgaris is biodiesel, since it is rich in oil too. Besides, algal well thriving in presence of increased amount of carbon dioxide makes them a practicable alternative biofuel resource without some problems of the traditional ones. At the same time, C. vulgaris is also a promising source for nutraceuticals such as amino acids, vitamins, and antioxidants. This review aims to discuss the conditions need to be observed for achieving a favorable growth efficiency of the C. vulgaris, as well as targeted productions such as biomass, antioxidant, and biofuel. Additionally, different approaches to induce any specific production are also considered comprehensively.
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- Yunes Panahi
- Chemical Injuries Research Center, Systems Biology and Poisoning Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Science, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Shakeri A, Panahi Y, Johnston TP, Sahebkar A. Biological properties of metal complexes of curcumin. Biofactors 2019; 45:304-317. [PMID: 31018024 DOI: 10.1002/biof.1504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [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: 02/07/2019] [Revised: 02/28/2019] [Accepted: 03/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
Curcumin, a naturally occurring phenolic compound isolated from Curcuma longa, has different pharmacological effects, including antiinflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anticancer properties. However, curcumin has been found to have a limited bioavailability because of its hydrophobic nature, low-intestinal absorption, and rapid metabolism. Therefore, there is a need for enhancing the bioavailability and its solubility in water in order to increase the pharmacological effects of this bioactive compound. One strategy is curcumin complexation with transition metals to circumvent the abovementioned problems. Curcumin can undergo chelation with various metal ions to form metallo-complexes of curcumin, which may show greater effects as compared with curcumin alone. Promising results with metal curcumin complexes have been observed with regard to antioxidant, anticancer, and antimicrobial activity, as well as in treatment of Alzheimer's disease. The present review provides a concise summary of the characterization and biological properties of curcumin-metal complexes. © 2019 BioFactors, 45(3):304-317, 2019.
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- Abolfazl Shakeri
- Chemical Injuries Research Center, Systems Biology and Poisonings Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Chemical Injuries Research Center, Systems Biology and Poisonings Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Division of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Neurogenic Inflammation Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Panahi Y, Khalili N, Sahebi E, Namazi S, Atkin SL, Majeed M, Sahebkar A. Curcuminoids Plus Piperine Modulate Adipokines in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 12:253-258. [PMID: 29299989 DOI: 10.2174/1574884713666180104095641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [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: 07/24/2017] [Revised: 12/19/2017] [Accepted: 12/22/2017] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Curcumin is a naturally occurring polyphenol derived from tumeric that has been reported to have anti-inflammatory properties with effects on adipokine and ghrelin levels. Adiponectin, leptin and ghrelin modulate energy homeostasis but each has modulatory effects on inflammatory cytokines and the immune system. Therefore, this analysis was performed to investigate the effect of curcumin on adiponectin, leptin and ghrelin. METHOD A double blind randomised control trial comparing curcumin 1000mg with 10mg of piperine daily to placebo over a 12 week period. 118 patients with type 2 diabetes were recruited out of which 50 control and 50 active subjects completed the trial. Adiponectin, leptin, ghrelin and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) were measured at baseline and 12 weeks. RESULTS Between group comparison of the magnitude of changes showed serum levels of leptin (p<0.001), TNF-α (p<0.001) and leptin:adiponectin ratio (p<0.001) to be significantly reduced while serum adiponectin levels were elevated in the curcuminoids versus placebo group (p=0.032). Changes in serum ghrelin levels did not differ between the study groups (p=0.135). CONCLUSION Curcumin supplementation increased adiponectin, whilst the the leptin:adiponectin ratio (a measure of atherosclerosis) and leptin levels were decreased independent of weight change and reflected a decrease in the inflammatory TNF-α levels.
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- Yunes Panahi
- Pharmacotherapy Department, School of Pharmacy, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Endocrinology, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacotherapy, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, P.O. Box: 1583, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacotherapy, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, P.O. Box: 1583, Shiraz, Iran
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- Neurogenic Inflammation Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Shakeri A, Ward N, Panahi Y, Sahebkar A. Anti-Angiogenic Activity of Curcumin in Cancer Therapy: A Narrative Review. Curr Vasc Pharmacol 2019; 17:262-269. [DOI: 10.2174/1570161116666180209113014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2017] [Revised: 12/06/2017] [Accepted: 12/08/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
Abstract
Curcumin is a naturally occurring polyphenol isolated from Curcuma longa that has various
pharmacological activities, including, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and anti-cancer properties. The
anticancer effect of curcumin is attributed to activation of apoptotic pathways in cancer cells, as well as
inhibition of inflammation and angiogenesis in the tumour microenvironment and suppression of tumour
metastasis. Angiogenesis, which is the formation of new blood vessels from pre-existing ones, is a fundamental
step in tumour growth and expansion. Several reports have demonstrated that curcumin inhibits
angiogenesis in a wide variety of tumour cells through the modulation of various cell signaling pathways
which involve transcription factors, protein kinases, growth factors and enzymes. This review
provides an updated summary of the various pathways and molecular targets that are regulated by curcumin
to elicit its anti-angiogenic activity.
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- Abolfazl Shakeri
- Chemical Injuries Research Center, Systems Biology and Poisonings Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Biomedical Sciences & Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
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- Pharmacotherapy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Panahi Y, Gharekhani A, Hamishehkar H, Zakeri-Milani P, Gharekhani H. Stomach-Specific Drug Delivery of Clarithromycin Using a Semi Interpenetrating Polymeric Network Hydrogel Made of Montmorillonite and Chitosan: Synthesis, Characterization and In Vitro Drug Release Study. Adv Pharm Bull 2019; 9:159-173. [PMID: 31011570 PMCID: PMC6468236 DOI: 10.15171/apb.2019.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2018] [Revised: 12/07/2018] [Accepted: 01/19/2019] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Purpose: In this study, we aimed to prepare an extended drug delivery formulation of clarithromycin (CAM) based on a semi-interpenetrating polymer network (semi-IPN) hydrogel. Methods: Synthesis of semi-IPN hydrogel nanocomposite made of chitosan (CS), acrylic acid (AA), acrylamide (AAm), polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), and montmorillonite (MMT) was performed by free radical graft copolymerization method. Swelling kinetic studies were done in acidic buffer solutions of hydrochloric acid (pH = 1.2), acetate (pH = 4), and also distilled water. Also, the effects of MMT on the swelling kinetic, thermal stability, and mechanical strength of the hydrogels were evaluated. Moreover, in vitro release behavior of CAM and its release kinetics from hydrogels were studied in a hydrochloric acid buffer solution. Results: Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) results revealed that synthesis of semi- IPN superabsorbent nanocomposite and CAM incorporation into hydrogel was performed, successfully. Introducing MMT into hydrogel network not only improved its thermal stability but also increased mechanical strength of the final hydrogel product. Also, in comparison with neat hydrogel (1270 g/g), hydrogel nanocomposite containing 13 wt% MMT exhibited greater equilibrium swelling capacity (1568 g/g) with lower swelling rate. In vitro drug release experiments showed that CS-g-poly(AA-co-AAm)/PVP/MMT/CAM formulation possesses a sustained release character over extended period of time compared with CS-g-poly(AA-co- AAm)/PVP/CAM formulation. Conclusion: In the presence of MMT, the effective life time of drug is prolonged, demonstrating a sustained release property. The reason is that interlinked porous channels within superabsorbent nanocomposite network hinder penetration of aqueous solutions into hydrogel and subsequently cause a slower drug release.
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- Yunes Panahi
- Chemical Injuries Research Center, Systems Biology and Poisonings Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, P.O. Box 1435916-471, Tehran, Iran
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- Drug Applied Research Center, Department of Clinical Pharmacy (Pharmacotherapy), Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Drug Applied Research Center and Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Panahi Y, Yekta R, Dehghan G, Rashtbari S, Baradaran B, Jafari NJ, Moosavi-Movahedi AA. Aspirin in retrieving the inactivated catalase to active form: Displacement of one inhibitor with a protective agent. Int J Biol Macromol 2019; 122:306-311. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.10.183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2018] [Revised: 09/23/2018] [Accepted: 10/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Panahi Y, Rajaee SM, Johnston TP, Sahebkar A. Neuroprotective effects of antioxidants in the management of neurodegenerative disorders: A literature review. J Cell Biochem 2018; 120:2742-2748. [PMID: 29219206 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.26536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2017] [Accepted: 10/03/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
It is proven that oxidative stress has a pivotal role in the process of neurodegeneration. The use of antioxidants is an attractive method to prevent the incidence of neurodegenerative diseases. We searched major databases (PubMed, Medline, and Google Scholar) using the keywords of neurodegeneration, oxidative stress, and antioxidant for both review and original studies, which have reported the various beneficial effects of antioxidants. About 70 studies were identified for this review. Among various antioxidants, nine antioxidants with the most applications in research investigations were selected and the major findings concerning their protective effects were reviewed. It is concluded that antioxidants can modify and readjust the oxidative stress in the biological milieu, elicit neuroprotective effects, and positively impact the management of neurodegenerative processes.
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- Yunes Panahi
- Clinical Pharmacy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Gastrointestinal Pharmacology Interest Group (GPIG), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri
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- Neurogenic Inflammation Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Ghanaatian N, Lashgari N, Abdolghaffari AH, Rajaee SM, Panahi Y, Barreto GE, Butler AE, Sahebkar A. Curcumin as a therapeutic candidate for multiple sclerosis: Molecular mechanisms and targets. J Cell Physiol 2018; 234:12237-12248. [DOI: 10.1002/jcp.27965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2018] [Accepted: 11/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Negar Ghanaatian
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences Branch, Islamic Azad University (IAUPS) Tehran Iran
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences Branch, Islamic Azad University (IAUPS) Tehran Iran
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- Medicinal Plants Research Center, Institute of Medicinal Plants, ACECR Karaj Iran
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
- Department of Toxicology & Pharmacology Faculty of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences Branch, Islamic Azad University (IAUPS) Tehran Iran
- Gastrointestinal Pharmacology Interest Group (GPIG), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN) Tehran Iran
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- Gastrointestinal Pharmacology Interest Group (GPIG), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN) Tehran Iran
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- Clinical Pharmacy Department Faculty of Pharmacy, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
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- Departamento de Nutrición y Bioquímica Facultad de Ciencias Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogotá Colombia
- Instituto de Ciencias Biomédicas, Universidad Autónoma de Chile Santiago Chile
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- Neurogenic Inflammation Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad Iran
- Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad Iran
- School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad Iran
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Panahi Y, Mojtahedzadeh M, Najafi A, Rajaee SM, Torkaman M, Sahebkar A. Neuroprotective Agents in the Intensive Care Unit: -Neuroprotective Agents in ICU. J Pharmacopuncture 2018; 21:226-240. [PMID: 30652049 PMCID: PMC6333194 DOI: 10.3831/kpi.2018.21.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2017] [Revised: 08/09/2018] [Accepted: 11/14/2018] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
Abstract
Neuroprotection or prevention of neuronal loss is a complicated molecular process that is mediated by various cellular pathways. Use of different pharmacological agents as neuroprotectants has been reported especially in the last decades. These neuroprotective agents act through inhibition of inflammatory processes and apoptosis, attenuation of oxidative stress and reduction of free radicals. Control of this injurious molecular process is essential to the reduction of neuronal injuries and is associated with improved functional outcomes and recovery of the patients admitted to the intensive care unit. This study reviews neuroprotective agents and their mechanisms of action against central nervous system damages.
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- Yunes Panahi
- Clinical Pharmacy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran,
Iran
- Research Center for Rational Use of Drugs, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran,
Iran
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- Research Center for Rational Use of Drugs, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran,
Iran
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Sina Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran,
Iran
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- Gastrointestinal Pharmacology Interest Group(GPIG), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network(USERN), Tehran,
Iran
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- Gastrointestinal Pharmacology Interest Group(GPIG), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network(USERN), Tehran,
Iran
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran,
Iran
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- Neurogenic Inflammation Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad,
Iran
- Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad,
Iran
- School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad,
Iran
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Naderi M, Farsiani AR, Salouti R, Panahi Y, Zamani M, Azimi A, Sahebkar A. Evaluation of corneal biomechanical properties in mustard gas keratopathy. Saudi J Ophthalmol 2018; 33:24-27. [PMID: 30930659 PMCID: PMC6424689 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjopt.2018.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2017] [Revised: 10/16/2018] [Accepted: 11/05/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Degenerative biomechanical factors and immunologic processes with effect on collagen and corneal reparative process are known as the main cause of ocular surface dysfunction in mustard gas keratopathy (MGK) and may cause changes in the corneal biomechanical values. Therefore, we evaluate corneal biomechanical properties of these patients. Methods and materials This case-control study includes 61 chemical warfare victims with MGK. After omission according to our exclusion criteria, 88 eyes of patients with MGK were enrolled as the case group and also a group of 88 normal eyes, which were matched regarding their age and sex in the control group, were enrolled. Measurements of corneal biomechanical properties which reported by ORA and Corvis ST (CST) devices were compared. The SPSS software version 23.0 was used in the statistical analysis. For comparisons between groups, if the data had a normal distribution, were analyzed by Student’s t-test and ANOVA, and if the data didn’t have a normal distribution, Mann–Whitney U test, and Kruskal-Wallis were used. Furthermore, to identify a relationship between two groups of data Spearman's rank Correlation test was used. P value < 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results In the MGK group, A1 length (A1L), A1 velocity (A1V), A2 velocity (A2V), deformation amplitude (DA) and peak distance (PD) were higher than the control group (P < 0.001). However, the corneal hysteresis (CH) (P = 0.003), corneal resistant factor (CRF), non-corrected IOP (IOPnct), corrected IOP based on corneal thickness (IOPpachy), and central corneal thickness (CCT) were lower than the control group (P < 0.001). The visual acuity according to the LogMAR scale and severity of MGK was positively associated with IOPpachy and negatively associated with CH, CRF, CCT and highest concavity radius (Radius). Conclusion Measurement of corneal biomechanical properties may be, have a useful role in the classification, monitoring or diagnosis of MGK.
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- Mostafa Naderi
- Chemical Injuries Research Center, System Biology and Poisonings Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Poostchi Ophthalmology Research Center, Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Poostchi Ophthalmology Research Center, Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.,Salouti Eye Research Center, Salouti Eye Clinic, Shiraz, Iran
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- Chemical Injuries Research Center, System Biology and Poisonings Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Salouti Eye Research Center, Salouti Eye Clinic, Shiraz, Iran
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- Poostchi Ophthalmology Research Center, Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Neurogenic Inflammation Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Panahi Y, Shahbazi A, Naderi M, Jadidi K, Sahebkar A. Sulfur Mustard-related Ocular Complications: A Review of Proteomic Alterations and Pathways Involved. Curr Pharm Des 2018; 24:2849-2854. [DOI: 10.2174/1381612824666180903112218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2018] [Revised: 08/24/2018] [Accepted: 08/31/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
Sulphur mustard (SM; (2, 2'-dichloroethylsulfide)) was used for the first time in 1917, during the
World War I. SM mainly induces DNA damage, oxidative stress, and inflammation. This compound injures the
respiratory system, eyes, skin and the endocrine, gastrointestinal, and hematopoietic systems. However, due to the
high lipophilicity of the SM and the lipophilic nature of the tear film, and also due to the direct contact of the eyes
with the environment, the eyes are the most vulnerable part of the body to SM. SM causes several proteomic
alterations in the eye. It increases the production and activity of inflammatory proteins, reduces the concentration
of antioxidant proteins and activates the proteins involved in the onset of apoptosis. In this study, we reviewed
SM-related proteomic alterations and the association of the found proteins with other eye disorders and diseases.
Furthermore, using pathway enrichment analysis, we found the most central biological processes involved in the
emergence of complications caused by SM. Our results revealed that deficient cellular homeostasis, especially in
terms of iron-dependent regulations, as well as pathological changes in vascular endothelial growth factor
(VEGF) expression, is the most central biological process involved in eye injuries caused by SM.
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- Yunes Panahi
- Chemical Injuries Research Center, System Biology and Poisonings Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Farabi Eye Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Chemical Injuries Research Center, System Biology and Poisonings Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Chemical Injuries Research Center, System Biology and Poisonings Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Bostan HB, Taghdisi SM, Bowen JL, Demertzis N, Rezaee R, Panahi Y, Tsatsakis AM, Karimi G. Determination of microcystin-LR, employing aptasensors. Biosens Bioelectron 2018; 119:110-118. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2018.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2018] [Revised: 08/01/2018] [Accepted: 08/02/2018] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Ahmadi Y, Karimian R, Panahi Y. Effects of statins on the chemoresistance-The antagonistic drug-drug interactions versus the anti-cancer effects. Biomed Pharmacother 2018; 108:1856-1865. [PMID: 30372891 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.09.122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [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: 07/26/2018] [Revised: 09/16/2018] [Accepted: 09/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
Abstract
There has been growing interest in the potential anti-cancer activity of statins based on evidence of their anti-proliferative, pro-apoptotic, and radiosensitizing properties, but no studies have focused on the effects of statins on the chemoresistance. In spite of their direct cytostatic/cytotoxic effects on the cancer cells, statins via drug interactions may affect therapeutic effects of the chemotherapy agents and so cause chemoresistance in cancer cells. Here, we aim to present the molecular mechanisms underlying cytotoxic effects of statins on the cancer cells against those mechanisms by which statins may lead to chemoresistance, in order to clarify whether the positive effects of the co-treatment of statins on the efficiency of chemotherapeutic agents is due to the natural anti-cancer effects of statins or it is due to increasing the cellular concentrations of chemotherapy drugs in cancer cells.
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- Yasin Ahmadi
- Chemical Injuries Research Center, Systems biology and poisonings institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Chemical Injuries Research Center, Systems biology and poisonings institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Chemical Injuries Research Center, Systems biology and poisonings institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Saadat SH, Kabir A, Rahmani K, Panahi Y, Hosseinialhashemi M, Sahebkar A. Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Flibanserin's Effects and Adverse Events in Women with Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder. Curr Drug Metab 2018; 18:78-85. [PMID: 27784209 DOI: 10.2174/1389200217666161026090333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [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: 07/19/2016] [Revised: 08/20/2016] [Accepted: 09/29/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE The efficacy and safety of flibanserin in the treatment of Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) is controversial. We reviewed existing evidence on the efficacy and safety of flibanserin in treating HSDD, and performed a meta-analysis of reported effects. METHOD Literature search was performed in PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane library to find all trials on the efficacy of flibanserin in HSDD. Meta-analysis was performed using fixed- and random-effects models. Egger's test and "trim and fill" methods were used for the assessment of publication bias and imputation of potentially missing studies, respectively. RESULTS Among 105 studies that were initially found, only ten related documents (six published and four nonpublished studies) were included in the final analysis, comprising 8345 subjects (6113 and 2232 subjects in the flibanserin and placebo groups, respectively). Incomplete outcome data bias was probable in the included studies. Most studies had an acceptable validity and quality. There was no significant difference between flibanserin and placebo groups in most of the HSDD-assessed indices. Our results showed that although SSE, DSDS, FSFID and FSFI are significantly improved with flibanserin, this change did not reach statistical significance compared with placebo. For FSDSR-item 13 score and FSDSR total score, no significant difference was observed between flibanserin and placebo. The most common side effect of flibanserin was somnolence. The most common causes of heterogeneity were black ethnicity, duration of therapy, age of participants and duration of marital relationship. CONCLUSION the efficacy of flibanserin in women with HSDD was not found to be significantly different compared with placebo. Additional trials are required to clarify the efficacy of flibanserin for the treatment of HSDD.
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- Seyed Hassan Saadat
- Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran. Iran
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- Minimally Invasive Surgery Research Center; Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran. Iran
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- Kurdistan Research Center for Social Determinants of Health (KRCSDH), Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj. Iran
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- Chemical Injuries Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran. Iran
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- Medical student, Student research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz. Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad. Iran
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Dianat-Moghadam H, Heidarifard M, Jahanban-Esfahlan R, Panahi Y, Hamishehkar H, Pouremamali F, Rahbarghazi R, Nouri M. Cancer stem cells-emanated therapy resistance: Implications for liposomal drug delivery systems. J Control Release 2018; 288:62-83. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2018.08.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2018] [Revised: 08/29/2018] [Accepted: 08/31/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Panahi Y, Azimi A, Naderi M, Jadidi K, Sahebkar A. An analytical enrichment-based review of structural genetic studies on keratoconus. J Cell Biochem 2018; 120:4748-4756. [PMID: 30260013 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.27764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2018] [Accepted: 09/06/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
Abstract
Keratoconus is a progressive bilateral corneal protrusion that leads to irregular astigmatism and impairment of vision. Keratoconus is an etiologically heterogeneous corneal dystrophy and both environmental and genetic factors play a role in its etiopathogenesis. In this analytical review, we have studied all the genes that are structurally associated with keratoconus and have tried to explain the function of each gene and its association with other eye disorders in a concise way. In addition, using gene set enrichment analysis, it was attempted to find the most important impaired metabolic pathways in keratoconus. Several genetic studies have been carried out on keratoconus and several genes have been identified as risk factors involved in the etiology of the disease. In the current study, 16 studies, including nine association studies, five genome-wide association studies, one linkage study, and one meta-analysis, were reviewed and based on the 19 genes found, enrichment was performed and the most important metabolic pathways involved in the disease were identified. The enrichment results indicated that the two pathways, interleukin 1 processing and assembly of collagen fibrils, are significantly associated with the disease. Obviously, the results of this study, in addition to providing information about the genes involved in the disease, can provide an integrated insight into the gene-based etiology of keratoconus and therapeutic opportunities thereof.
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- Yunes Panahi
- Chemical Injuries Research Center, System Biology and Poisonings Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Poostchi Eye Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Chemical Injuries Research Center, System Biology and Poisonings Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Chemical Injuries Research Center, System Biology and Poisonings Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Neurogenic inflammation Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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