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Malmir M, Ebrahimi M, Sadeghi R. Religious Affiliation and Childbearing Preferences of Iranian Women. J Relig Health 2023; 62:748-763. [PMID: 36609952 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-022-01725-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Religious differences in fertility are one of the essential issues in health and demographic research in Western societies. However, they have received less attention in Muslim countries. This study aims to investigate Shiite and Sunni religious groups' childbirth preferences in Iranian society. It also seeks to analyze their differences based on socioeconomic and demographic factors. We used data from 1020 married women aged 18-44 surveyed as part of Iran's National Family Survey in 2018. The study was designed quantitatively with a cross-sectional approach, and samples were selected using multi-stage cluster sampling. SPSS26 was used to run logistics and Poisson regression models. The results revealed that the means (± SD) of ideal family sizes for Shiite and Sunni women were 2.6 (± 1.0) and 3.4 (± 1.3) children, respectively. Sunni women (49%) had a higher intention to have a (or another) child than Shiite women (35%). According to the multivariate analysis findings, religion alone significantly affected the ideal family size, even when other socioeconomic and demographic variables were controlled. However, it had no significant effect on the intention to have a (or another) child within the next three years. Therefore, it is possible to conclude that within the specific social structure and cultural context of Iran, religion has explanatory power regarding childbearing beliefs and values. Furthermore, regarding fertility intentions and behaviors, demographic and socioeconomic factors become more important than religion.
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Affiliation(s)
- Mahdi Malmir
- Department of Social Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Social Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Demography, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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Malmir M, Arjomandi J, Khosroshahi AG, Moradi M, Shi H. Label-free E-DNA biosensor based on PANi-RGO-G*NPs for detection of cell-free fetal DNA in maternal blood and fetal gender determination in early pregnancy. Biosens Bioelectron 2021; 189:113356. [PMID: 34077863 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2021.113356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [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: 04/09/2021] [Revised: 05/06/2021] [Accepted: 05/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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In this study, a DYS14 aptamer/polyaniline-reduced graphene oxide-gold nanoparticles/gold (Apt/PANi-RGO-G*NPs/Au) electrode was fabricated to detect the Y-chromosome DYS14 DNA sequence in cffDNA in the blood plasma of pregnant women and used on real and laboratory samples with high success rate. The electrochemical properties of the prepared E-DNA biosensor were characterized by CV, SWV, XRD, and EIS. The E-DNA biosensor morphological characteristics were investigated by TEM, SEM, and EDX. Phosphorothioate was used to link the aptamer to PANi-RGO-G*NPs modified gold electrode. This is due to control of the adsorption polarity and increase adsorption stability. Under optimized conditions, the linear range of the analytical technique with respect to the logarithm of the target sequence concentration was 1.0 × 10-16-1.0 × 10-8 M, the detection limit was 4.26 × 10-17 M, and the limit of quantitation was 1.422 × 10-16 M. The E-DNA biosensor displayed high selectivity and sensitivity, high efficiency, and acceptable repeatability. For fetal sex detection, 12 pregnant women from the 5th to the 15th week of gestation participated in the study. Results indicated the fabricated Apt/PANi-RGO-G*NPs/Au E-DNA biosensor to be appropriate for fetal sex determination in pregnant women between the 7th and 9th week of gestation. Notably, this method can be used as a model for the study of pathogens like bacteria and viruses.
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- Mahdi Malmir
- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Bu-Ali Sina University, 65178, Hamedan, Iran.
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Bu-Ali Sina University, 65178, Hamedan, Iran; School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, China.
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- Research Center for Molecular Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, China
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Malmir M, Naderi Noreini S, Ghafarizadeh A, Faraji T, Asali Z. Ameliorative effect of melatonin on apoptosis, DNA fragmentation, membrane integrity and lipid peroxidation of spermatozoa in the idiopathic asthenoteratospermic men: In vitro. Andrologia 2020; 53:e13944. [PMID: 33368491 DOI: 10.1111/and.13944] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2020] [Revised: 11/18/2020] [Accepted: 11/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Fertility loss, recurrent spontaneous abortion and poor outcome in assisted reproductive techniques (ART) have been associated with DNA fragmentation. This work was achieved to evaluate the protective role of melatonin versus apoptosis, DNA fragmentation, membrane integrity and lipid peroxidation of spermatozoa from men with asthenoteratozoospermia (ATS). Some researchers maintain that melatonin can serve as a remedy for apoptosis induction, and it has an impressive effect on boosting the quality and quantity of spermatozoa. For this purpose, semen samples were collected from 50 ATS men and they were divided into control and melatonin (6 mM) groups at 2, 4, 6 and 24 hr. Concentrating on the reasons for apoptosis is an arduous process, but in the present study for this evaluation mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), DNA fragmentation by TUNEL and sperm chromatin dispersion (SCD) methods and lipid peroxidation were carried out. Also, sperm viability was performed. In the control group, MDA, TUNEL-positive and SCD were significantly increased but viability and MMP of spermatozoa were significantly decreased. Moreover, in the melatonin group, TUNEL-positive, SCD and MDA levels were significantly decreased and viability and MMP significantly increased, compared to the control group. In outcome, melatonin prescription paves the way for apoptosis down-regulating in the ATS men.
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- Mahdi Malmir
- Department of Midwifery,Tuyserkan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tuyserkan, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery,Tuyserkan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tuyserkan, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery,Tuyserkan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tuyserkan, Iran
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Naderi Noreini S, Malmir M, Ghafarizadeh A, Faraji T, Bayat R. Protective effect of L-carnitine on apoptosis, DNA fragmentation, membrane integrity and Lipid peroxidation of spermatozoa in the asthenoteratospermic men. Andrologia 2020; 53:e13932. [PMID: 33368462 DOI: 10.1111/and.13932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2020] [Revised: 11/15/2020] [Accepted: 11/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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This in vitro study aimed to measure the ameliorative effect of L-carnitine against apoptosis, DNA fragmentation, membrane integrity and lipid peroxidation of spermatozoa from men with asthenoteratozoospermia (ATS). L-carnitine has an impressive effect on boosting the quality and quantity of spermatozoa and also can prevent apoptosis induction. For this purpose, semen samples were collected from 50 ATS men. Semen was divided into control and L-carnitine (0.5 mg/ml) groups at 2, 4, 6 and 24 hr. Concentrating on the reasons for apoptosis is an arduous process, but in the present research for this evaluation, mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), DNA fragmentation by TUNEL and SCD methods, and lipid peroxidation were carried out. Also, sperm viability was performed. In the control group, MDA levels were increased significantly at 6 hr; however, sperm viability was decreased significantly at 4 and 6 hr. Moreover, in the L-carnitine group, TUNEL, SCD and MDA levels were decreased significantly and MMP and viability were increased significantly compared with the control group. In this writers' view, in vitro L-carnitine treatment can downregulate apoptosis in men with ATS.
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- Department of Midwifery, Tuyserkan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tuyserkan, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, Tuyserkan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tuyserkan, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, Tuyserkan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tuyserkan, Iran
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Ghafarizadeh AA, Malmir M, Naderi Noreini S, Faraji T, Ebrahimi Z. The effect of vitamin E on sperm motility and viability in asthenoteratozoospermic men: In vitro study. Andrologia 2020; 53:e13891. [PMID: 33236456 DOI: 10.1111/and.13891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2020] [Revised: 10/06/2020] [Accepted: 10/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Induction of oxidative stress during the sperm preparation process for assisted reproductive techniques (ART) in men can weaken sperm parameters. Vitamin E (VE) is considered a factor in boosting male fertility. This experimental study (in vitro) aimed to assess the impact of VE supplementation on sperm quality and lipid peroxidation during sperm sampling at different times. For this mention, semen samples were collected from 50 asthenoteratozoospermic men. Samples were divided into control and test groups for 2, 4 and 6 hr that the test group was incubated with VE (2 mM). In two groups, total motility, progressive motility and viability based on the WHO 2010 criteria were assessed. Moreover, malondialdehyde (MDA) levels were evaluated in each group. In the control group, total and progressive motility and sperm viability were decreased significantly after 2 hr; however, MDA levels were increased significantly after 6 hr. Also, in the test group, sperm parameters were increased significantly after 2 hr, and MDA levels were decreased significantly after 6 hr compared to the control group. In outcome, in vitro VE supplementation may protect spermatozoa from the adverse effect of oxidative stress during sperm preparation via preservation antioxidant processes in normal condition.
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- Department of Midwifery, Tuyserkan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tuyserkan, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, Tuyserkan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tuyserkan, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, Tuyserkan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tuyserkan, Iran
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Ghafarizadeh A, Malmir M, Naderi Noreini S, Faraji T. Antioxidant effects of N-acetylcysteine on the male reproductive system: A systematic review. Andrologia 2020; 53:e13898. [PMID: 33167060 DOI: 10.1111/and.13898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2020] [Revised: 10/13/2020] [Accepted: 10/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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This study aimed to evaluate the effect of N-acetyl cysteine on the male reproductive system and consensus and classification of data found from previous studies. It is undeniable that N-acetyl cysteine as a powerful antioxidant compound can medicate many diseases such as cardiovascular, kidney, liver and reproductive system disorders. With the increasing environmental pollution that has a direct adverse effect on male fertility, the use of this compound is able to positively function on human fertility health. In this study, we have been collected the main data of scientific articles (1994-2020) about N-acetyl cysteine effects. By searching in the scientific databases of PubMed, Google Scholar, Science Direct, Wiley and Web of Science, related articles were extracted. As a result, all observations have confirmed that N-acetyl cysteine can improve and normalise the spermatogenesis in the male reproduction system.
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- Department of Midwifery, Tuyserkan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tuyserkan, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, Tuyserkan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tuyserkan, Iran
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Malmir M, Faraji T, Ghafarizadeh AA, Khodabandelo H. Effect of nonylphenol on spermatogenesis: A systematic review. Andrologia 2020; 52:e13748. [PMID: 32662580 DOI: 10.1111/and.13748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Revised: 05/20/2020] [Accepted: 06/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Nonylphenol (NP) is known as an environmental pollutant that has adverse effects on the spermatogenesis process. In this review, we focus on (1999-2020) studies on the effect of this pollutant on the sperm parameters and the male reproductive system. Spermatogenesis is a process in which male spermatogonia (primary germ cells) is divided into meiosis and produce spermatozoa. NP and its isomers can cause oxidative stress and alter the production of sex hormones, and thereby disrupting this vital process. By searching in the scientific databases of PubMed, Google Scholar, Science Direct, Springer and Web of Science related articles were extracted. As a result, all observations have confirmed that NP can cause multiple damages to the spermatogenesis and male reproductive system.
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- Mahdi Malmir
- Department of Midwifery, Tuyserkan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tuyserkan, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, Tuyserkan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tuyserkan, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, Tuyserkan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tuyserkan, Iran
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Faraji T, Momeni HR, Malmir M. Protective effects of silymarin on testis histopathology, oxidative stress indicators, antioxidant defence enzymes and serum testosterone in cadmium‐treated mice. Andrologia 2019; 51:e13242. [DOI: 10.1111/and.13242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2018] [Revised: 12/07/2018] [Accepted: 12/10/2018] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Tayebe Faraji
- Faculty of Science, Biology Department Arak University Arak Iran
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- Faculty of Science, Biology Department Arak University Arak Iran
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Malmir M, Soleimani Mehranjani M, Naderi Noreini S, Faraji T. Protective antioxidant effects of N
-acetylcysteine against impairment of spermatogenesis caused by paranonylphenol. Andrologia 2018; 50:e13114. [DOI: 10.1111/and.13114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2018] [Revised: 06/02/2018] [Accepted: 06/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Mahdi Malmir
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences; Arak University; Arak Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences; Arak University; Arak Iran
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Sadjadi S, Malmir M, Heravi MM. A green approach to the synthesis of Ag doped nano magnetic γ-Fe2O3@SiO2-CD core–shell hollow spheres as an efficient and heterogeneous catalyst for ultrasonic-assisted A3 and KA2 coupling reactions. RSC Adv 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c7ra04635a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Using a green approach and ultrasonic-assisted template-free five-step process, a novel heterogeneous catalyst, γ-Fe2O3@SiO2-CD/Ag hollow spheres (h-Fe2O3@SiO2-CD/Ag), was fabricated.
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- S. Sadjadi
- Gas Conversion Department
- Faculty of Petrochemicals
- Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute
- Tehran
- Iran
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- Department of Chemistry
- School of Science
- Alzahra University
- Tehran
- Iran
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- Department of Chemistry
- School of Science
- Alzahra University
- Tehran
- Iran
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Rajai N, Sajadi SA, Teymouri F, Zareiyan A, Siavoshi S, Malmir M. The Effect of Aromatherapy with Lavender Essential Oil on Anxiety and Stress in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.17795/jjcdc-34035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Elhampour A, Malmir M, Kowsari E, Boorboor ajdari F, Nemati F. Ag-doped nano magnetic γ-Fe2O3@DA core–shell hollow spheres: an efficient and recoverable heterogeneous catalyst for A3 and KA2 coupling reactions and [3 + 2] cycloaddition. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c6ra18810a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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An effective protocol for the fabrication of Ag-doped nano magnetic γ-Fe2O3@DA core–shell hollow spheres (h-Fe2O3@DA/Ag) by a simple hydrothermal method is demonstrated without any templates in the reaction system.
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- A. Elhampour
- Department of Chemistry
- Semnan University
- Semnan
- Iran
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- Department of Chemistry
- Amirkabir University of Technology
- Tehran
- Iran
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- Department of Chemistry
- Amirkabir University of Technology
- Tehran
- Iran
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- Department of Chemistry
- Semnan University
- Semnan
- Iran
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Malmir M, Teimouri F, Pishgooie A, Dabaghi P. The Role of Benson´s relaxation on reducing state anxiety on candidate of open heart surgery patient’s . ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015. [DOI: 10.18869/acadpub.mcs.2.3.182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Gohari A, Saeidnia S, Mollazadeh K, Yassa N, Malmir M, Shahverdi A. Isolation of a new quinic acid derivative and its antibacterial modulating activity. Daru 2010; 18:69-73. [PMID: 22615597 PMCID: PMC3232090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2009] [Revised: 01/31/2010] [Accepted: 02/06/2010] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND THE PURPOSE OF THE STUDY The species Hymenocrater calycinus, belongs to the plant family Lamiaceae and grows wildly in the north-east of Iran. Previously, the antimicrobial activity of the plant extracts was reported. In the present study, the bioactivity-guided fractionation of the methanol extract of H. calycinus and the combination effects of the isolated compound with cell wall active agents against S. aureus and E. coli was investigated. METHODS Column and thin layer chromatographic methods were used for isolation and purification and spectroscopic data (MS, (1)H- and (13)C-NMR, HMQC, HMBC and (1)H-(1)H COSY) were employed for identification of the compound isolated from the extract. A disk diffusion method was used to determine the antibacterial activity of the isolated compound against S. aureus and E. coli in comparison with 7 different antibiotics. RESULTS The isolated compound 1 was identified as 3-(3, 4- dihydroxyphenyl) lactic acid 2-O-quinic acid. Compound 1 (500 µg/disc) enhanced antibacterial effect of ampicillin, ciprofloxacin, vancomycin and cefepime against S. aureus and activated the effects of ampicillin and vancomycin against E. coli. CONCLUSION Results showed that the compound 1 was not active against both tested strains at any concentration below 1 mg/disk, and as a result the enhancing effect of the compound could be due its association with antibiotics.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Research Center
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Research Center
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