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  1. Article ; Online: An in vitro study on the effects of photobiomodulation by diode lasers (red, infrared, and red-infrared combination) on periodontal ligament mesenchymal stem cells treated with bisphosphonates.

    Safari, Amir Hossein / Sadat Mansouri, Saeed / Iranpour, Babak / Hodjat, Mahshid / Hakimiha, Neda

    Photochemistry and photobiology

    2024  

    Abstract: This study evaluated the effect of photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) using 660 and 808 nm diode lasers (individual and in combination) on periodontal ligament mesenchymal stem cells (PDLSCs) in the presence of zoledronic acid (ZA). PDLSCs were cultured ... ...

    Abstract This study evaluated the effect of photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) using 660 and 808 nm diode lasers (individual and in combination) on periodontal ligament mesenchymal stem cells (PDLSCs) in the presence of zoledronic acid (ZA). PDLSCs were cultured for 48 h in DMEM complete medium containing 5 μM ZA. PBMT was done three times with a 24-h interval in groups 1 (660 nm, 5 J/cm
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-13
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 123540-0
    ISSN 1751-1097 ; 0031-8655
    ISSN (online) 1751-1097
    ISSN 0031-8655
    DOI 10.1111/php.13905
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  2. Article: Molecular Characteristics of TYK2 Gene Expressions in Patients with Colorectal Cancer.

    Mozooni, Zahra / Mansouri, Neda / Bafrani, Freshteh / Kolahi, Ali A / Movafagh, Abolfazl / Mirzaei, Hamid Reza

    Advanced biomedical research

    2023  Volume 12, Page(s) 255

    Abstract: Background: TYK2 is a member of the JAK family and is known to mediate signals of multiple cytokines that play a crucial role in immune and inflammatory signaling. Activation of TYK2 in tumor cells has been linked to promote cell survival, growth, and ... ...

    Abstract Background: TYK2 is a member of the JAK family and is known to mediate signals of multiple cytokines that play a crucial role in immune and inflammatory signaling. Activation of TYK2 in tumor cells has been linked to promote cell survival, growth, and invasion. This study aimed to investigate the expression of tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2) in colorectal cancer (CRC) and adjacent control tissues.
    Materials and methods: Quantitative Real-Time PCR (qRT-PCR) method was elaborated to examine the expression levels of TYK2 in 100 colorectal tumor tissues and adjacent tissues as a control. Furthermore, we analyzed the diagnostic power of the mentioned TYK2 by plotting the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve.
    Results: Our results revealed that the expression level of TYK2 was significantly up-regulated in CRC patients sample compared to the adjacent sample of the control group. Analysis of patient's clinic pathological features shows that expressions TYK2 were differently associated with lymph vascular invasion and TMN stage (
    Conclusion: These results indicated that TYK2 levels potential biomarkers for diagnosing colorectal cancer may be identified.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-29
    Publishing country India
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2672524-1
    ISSN 2277-9175
    ISSN 2277-9175
    DOI 10.4103/abr.abr_440_22
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  3. Article: Can Brain Volume-Driven Characteristic Features Predict the Response of Alzheimer's Patients to Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation? A Pilot Study.

    Saha, Chandan / Figley, Chase R / Lithgow, Brian / Fitzgerald, Paul B / Koski, Lisa / Mansouri, Behzad / Anssari, Neda / Wang, Xikui / Moussavi, Zahra

    Brain sciences

    2024  Volume 14, Issue 3

    Abstract: This study is a post-hoc examination of baseline MRI data from a clinical trial investigating the efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) as a treatment for patients with mild-moderate Alzheimer's disease (AD). Herein, we ... ...

    Abstract This study is a post-hoc examination of baseline MRI data from a clinical trial investigating the efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) as a treatment for patients with mild-moderate Alzheimer's disease (AD). Herein, we investigated whether the analysis of baseline MRI data could predict the response of patients to rTMS treatment. Whole-brain T1-weighted MRI scans of 75 participants collected at baseline were analyzed. The analyses were run on the gray matter (GM) and white matter (WM) of the left and right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC), as that was the rTMS application site. The primary outcome measure was the Alzheimer's disease assessment scale-cognitive subscale (ADAS-Cog). The response to treatment was determined based on ADAS-Cog scores and secondary outcome measures. The analysis of covariance showed that responders to active treatment had a significantly lower baseline GM volume in the right DLPFC and a higher GM asymmetry index in the DLPFC region compared to those in non-responders. Logistic regression with a repeated five-fold cross-validated analysis using the MRI-driven features of the initial 75 participants provided a mean accuracy of 0.69 and an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of 0.74 for separating responders and non-responders. The results suggest that GM volume or asymmetry in the target area of active rTMS treatment (DLPFC region in this study) may be a weak predictor of rTMS treatment efficacy. These results need more data to draw more robust conclusions.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-28
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2651993-8
    ISSN 2076-3425
    ISSN 2076-3425
    DOI 10.3390/brainsci14030226
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  4. Article ; Online: Molecular Characteristics of TYK2 Gene Expressions in Patients with Colorectal Cancer

    Zahra Mozooni / Neda Mansouri / Freshteh Bafrani / Ali A Kolahi / Abolfazl Movafagh / Hamid Reza Mirzaei

    Advanced Biomedical Research, Vol 12, Iss 1, Pp 255-

    2023  Volume 255

    Abstract: Background: TYK2 is a member of the JAK family and is known to mediate signals of multiple cytokines that play a crucial role in immune and inflammatory signaling. Activation of TYK2 in tumor cells has been linked to promote cell survival, growth, and ... ...

    Abstract Background: TYK2 is a member of the JAK family and is known to mediate signals of multiple cytokines that play a crucial role in immune and inflammatory signaling. Activation of TYK2 in tumor cells has been linked to promote cell survival, growth, and invasion. This study aimed to investigate the expression of tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2) in colorectal cancer (CRC) and adjacent control tissues. Materials and Methods: Quantitative Real-Time PCR (qRT-PCR) method was elaborated to examine the expression levels of TYK2 in 100 colorectal tumor tissues and adjacent tissues as a control. Furthermore, we analyzed the diagnostic power of the mentioned TYK2 by plotting the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve. Results: Our results revealed that the expression level of TYK2 was significantly up-regulated in CRC patients sample compared to the adjacent sample of the control group. Analysis of patient's clinic pathological features shows that expressions TYK2 were differently associated with lymph vascular invasion and TMN stage (P < 0.0001, P < 0.0006). Conclusion: These results indicated that TYK2 levels potential biomarkers for diagnosing colorectal cancer may be identified.
    Keywords biomarker ; colorectal cancer ; cytokines ; tyk2 kinase ; Medicine ; R ; Biology (General) ; QH301-705.5
    Subject code 616
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
    Document type Article ; Online
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  5. Article: Evaluation of Lymphocyte Subtypes in COVID-19 Patients.

    Rezaei, Mitra / Marjani, Majid / Tabarsi, Payam / Moniri, Afshin / Pourabdollah, Mihan / Abtahian, Zahra / Kazempour Dizaji, Mehdi / Dalil Roofchayee, Neda / Dezfuli, Neda K / Mansouri, Davood / Hossein-Khannazer, Nikoo / Varahram, Mohammad / Mortaz, Esmaeil / Velayati, Ali Akbar

    Tanaffos

    2023  Volume 21, Issue 3, Page(s) 293–301

    Abstract: Background: Although many aspects of the COVID-19 disease have not yet been clarified, dysregulation of the immune system may play a crucial role in the progression of the disease. In this study, the lymphocyte subsets were evaluated in patients with ... ...

    Abstract Background: Although many aspects of the COVID-19 disease have not yet been clarified, dysregulation of the immune system may play a crucial role in the progression of the disease. In this study, the lymphocyte subsets were evaluated in patients with different severities of COVID-19.
    Materials and methods: In this prospective study, the frequencies of peripheral lymphocyte subsets (CD3
    Results: The mean age of patients was 51.3 ± 14.8 years. Thirty-two patients (47.8%) were classified as severe cases, and 11 (16.4%) were categorized as critical. The frequencies of blood lymphocytes, CD3
    Conclusion: Findings of this cohort study demonstrated that the frequencies of CD4
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-21
    Publishing country Iran
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2233372-1
    ISSN 1735-0344
    ISSN 1735-0344
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  6. Article: Preparation and physicochemical characterization of N-succinyl chitosan-coated liposomes for oral delivery of grape seed extract and evaluation of its effect on pulmonary fibrosis induced by bleomycin in rats.

    Bavarsad, Neda / Hemmati, Ali Asghar / Jafarian, Fateme / Mostoufi, Azar / Siahpoosh, Amir / Rashidi Nooshabadi, Mohammadreza / Mansouri, Esrafil

    Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

    2023  Volume 26, Issue 10, Page(s) 1237–1244

    Abstract: Objectives: This study aimed to develop an oral succinyl chitosan-coated liposomal formulation containing grape seed extract and assess its therapeutic efficacy in rats with bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis.: Materials and methods: N-succinyl ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: This study aimed to develop an oral succinyl chitosan-coated liposomal formulation containing grape seed extract and assess its therapeutic efficacy in rats with bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis.
    Materials and methods: N-succinyl chitosan was synthesized, and the liposomal formulations were prepared and characterized regarding phenolic content assay and morphology. Size, zeta potential, in vitro drug release, and stability. Pulmonary fibrosis was induced by intratracheal bleomycin injection, and hydroxyproline measurements, lung weight, animal body weight, as well as histopathological studies were performed.
    Results: Succinyl chitosan increases the physical stability of the formulation, especially in acidic conditions. Drug release studies revealed that 66.27% of the loaded drug was released from CF2 in an acidic medium in 2 hr, but 92.31% of the drug was released in 8 hr in a pH=7 medium. An
    Conclusion: In rats, oral administration of N-succinyl chitosan-coated liposomes containing grape seed extract at the 400 mg/kg dose ameliorates bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-20
    Publishing country Iran
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2500485-2
    ISSN 2008-3874 ; 2008-3866
    ISSN (online) 2008-3874
    ISSN 2008-3866
    DOI 10.22038/IJBMS.2023.70797.15381
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  7. Article ; Online: Correlation of IDH1 gene expression error in breast tumor biopsy in patients with invasive ductal carcinoma.

    Rostami, Behzad / Kahrizi, Sepehr / Ghorbani Yekta, Batool / Ghadyani, Rezvan / Keramatinia, Aliasghar / Hoseini, Seyed Jalil / Karima, Saeed / Nikzamir, Abdol Rahim / Mansouri, Neda / Chen, Muzi / Movafagh, Abolfazl

    Cellular and molecular biology (Noisy-le-Grand, France)

    2024  Volume 70, Issue 4, Page(s) 242–247

    Abstract: One of the most important cancers in terms of worldwide prevalence is breast tumors, which have been less investigated in correlation with the enzyme Isocitrate Dehydrogenase 1 (IDH1) gene. The aim of this study was that expression of this gene could ... ...

    Abstract One of the most important cancers in terms of worldwide prevalence is breast tumors, which have been less investigated in correlation with the enzyme Isocitrate Dehydrogenase 1 (IDH1) gene. The aim of this study was that expression of this gene could have significant effects on the progression of metastasis and invasive disease in breast cancer patients. We used the molecular method of RT-PCR with SYBR-Green to analyze breast tumor tissue from patients with metastasis and non-metastasis, the latter confirmed by the pathology department of Shohada-e Tajrish Hospital (serving as a control group). Also, patients population and its relationship with the degree of tumor in the IDH1 gene was investigated. The IDH1 gene has shown high expression in patients with metastatic breast cancer rather than in patients with non-metastatic breast cancer. The metastatic samples were compared with non-metastatic samples for IDH1 mRNA expression. In this research work, 72.5% (29 samples) were up-regulated in comparison to 27.5% of samples (11 samples) that did not exhibit high expression (P=0.000).  This study examined the IDH1 gene expression, suggesting that changes in this gene's expression could impact the prognosis of breast cancer. However, further research is needed to draw definitive conclusions.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Isocitrate Dehydrogenase/genetics ; Female ; Breast Neoplasms/genetics ; Breast Neoplasms/pathology ; Middle Aged ; Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast/genetics ; Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast/pathology ; Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic ; Adult ; Biopsy ; RNA, Messenger/genetics ; RNA, Messenger/metabolism ; Aged
    Chemical Substances Isocitrate Dehydrogenase (EC 1.1.1.41) ; IDH1 protein, human (EC 1.1.1.42.) ; RNA, Messenger
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-28
    Publishing country France
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1161779-2
    ISSN 1165-158X ; 0145-5680
    ISSN (online) 1165-158X
    ISSN 0145-5680
    DOI 10.14715/cmb/2024.70.4.38
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  8. Article ; Online: Hub genes, key miRNAs and interaction analyses in type 2 diabetes mellitus: an integrative in silico approach.

    Nematollahi, Zeinab / Karimian, Shiva / Taghavirashidizadeh, Ali / Darvishi, Mohammad / Pakmehr, SeyedAbbas / Erfan, Amin / Teimoury, Mohammad Javad / Mansouri, Neda / Alipourfard, Iraj

    Integrative biology : quantitative biosciences from nano to macro

    2023  Volume 16

    Abstract: Diabetes is a rising global metabolic disorder and leads to long-term consequences. As a multifactorial disease, the gene-associated mechanisms are important to know. This study applied a bioinformatics approach to explore the molecular underpinning of ... ...

    Abstract Diabetes is a rising global metabolic disorder and leads to long-term consequences. As a multifactorial disease, the gene-associated mechanisms are important to know. This study applied a bioinformatics approach to explore the molecular underpinning of type 2 diabetes mellitus through differential gene expression analysis. We used microarray datasets GSE16415 and GSE29226 to identify differentially expressed genes between type 2 diabetes and normal samples using R software. Following that, using the STRING database, the protein-protein interaction network was constructed and further analyzed by Cytoscape software. The EnrichR database was used for Gene Ontology and pathway enrichment analysis to explore key pathways and functional annotations of hub genes. We also used miRTarBase and TargetScan databases to predict miRNAs targeting hub genes. We identified 21 hub genes in type 2 diabetes, some showing more significant changes in the PPI network. Our results revealed that GLUL, SLC32A1, PC, MAPK10, MAPT, and POSTN genes are more important in the PPI network and can be experimentally investigated as therapeutic targets. Hsa-miR-492 and hsa-miR-16-5p are suggested for diagnosis and prognosis by targeting GLUL, SLC32A1, PC, MAPK10, and MAPT genes involved in the insulin signaling pathway. Insight: Type 2 diabetes, as a rising global and multifactorial disorder, is important to know the gene-associated mechanisms. In an integrative bioinformatics analysis, we integrated different finding datasets to put together and find valuable diagnostic and prognostic hub genes and miRNAs. In contrast, genes, RNAs, and enzymes interact systematically in pathways. Using multiple databases and software, we identified differential expression between hub genes of diabetes and normal samples. We explored different protein-protein interaction networks, gene ontology, key pathway analysis, and predicted miRNAs that target hub genes. This study reported 21 significant hub genes and some miRNAs in the insulin signaling pathway for innovative and potential diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; MicroRNAs/genetics ; MicroRNAs/metabolism ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/genetics ; Gene Expression Profiling/methods ; Gene Regulatory Networks ; Insulins/genetics ; Computational Biology/methods
    Chemical Substances MicroRNAs ; Insulins ; MIRN492 microRNA, human
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-13
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2480063-6
    ISSN 1757-9708 ; 1757-9694
    ISSN (online) 1757-9708
    ISSN 1757-9694
    DOI 10.1093/intbio/zyae002
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  9. Article ; Online: Five-Year Survival and Complications of Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR): A Single Tertiary Center Registry for All-Comers Patients.

    Haji-Zeinali, Ali Mohammad / Mansouri, Pejman / Raeis Hosseini, Neda / Abbasi, Kiomars / Shirzad, Mahamoud / Jameie, Mana / Haji-Zeinali, Mohammad Mohsen

    Cardiovascular revascularization medicine : including molecular interventions

    2023  Volume 51, Page(s) 23–30

    Abstract: Introduction: Studies on the mid and long-term outcomes of thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) are scarce. This study aimed to investigate the long-term outcomes of TEVAR for all-comers patients with various types of thoracic aortic pathologies, ...

    Abstract Introduction: Studies on the mid and long-term outcomes of thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) are scarce. This study aimed to investigate the long-term outcomes of TEVAR for all-comers patients with various types of thoracic aortic pathologies, predominantly thoracic aortic dissections and thoracic aortic aneurysms.
    Methods: Between January 2005 and December 2015, 123 consecutive patients with thoracic aortic pathologies underwent TEVAR. The patients were divided into groups based on aortic pathologies (dissections or aneurysms) and the type of procedure (hybrid TEVAR or non-hybrid TEVAR). Mortality, complications, and reintervention rates were compared between these four groups. The Kaplan-Meier curve and the Cox regression analysis were employed to estimate survivals and factors associated with 5-year mortality.
    Results: One hundred twenty-three consecutive patients with various aortic pathologies undergoing TEVAR were evaluated. Hypertension (79.7 %) and smoking (39 %) were the most common comorbidities in the study population. The patients were followed up for a mean duration of 58.1 ± 7.1 months to evaluate the postprocedural surveillance. Most complications occurred in the dissection and hybrid groups; however, these differences were nonsignificant. The overall 5-year surveillance and reintervention rates were 65 % and 12.1 %, respectively. A significant difference existed in 5-year survival between the patients with aneurysmal and aortic dissection pathologies based on the log-rank test (P = 0.01). On the other hand, no significant differences were observed in 5-year survival between the patients who underwent hybrid and non-hybrid TEVAR. The Cox regression analysis confirmed that chronic kidney disease, previous coronary artery bypass grafting, age >65 years, platelet counts <150∗ 10
    Conclusions: The long-term outcomes of TEVAR for various aortic pathologies disclosed that this procedure was well-tolerated in a group of patients with high comorbid conditions. The five-year survival rate of TEVAR for thoracic aortic dissections was more favorable than that for thoracic aortic aneurysms, but there were no significant differences between hybrid and non-hybrid procedures regarding the mortality rate.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Aged ; Endovascular Aneurysm Repair ; Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation/adverse effects ; Treatment Outcome ; Endovascular Procedures/adverse effects ; Risk Factors ; Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic/diagnostic imaging ; Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic/surgery ; Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic/etiology ; Aortic Dissection/diagnostic imaging ; Aortic Dissection/surgery ; Registries
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-30
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2212113-4
    ISSN 1878-0938 ; 1553-8389
    ISSN (online) 1878-0938
    ISSN 1553-8389
    DOI 10.1016/j.carrev.2023.01.020
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  10. Article: Selective Colour Vision Deficits in Multiple Sclerosis at Different Temporal Stages.

    Anssari, Neda / Vosoughi, Reza / Mullen, Kathy / Mansouri, Behzad

    Neuro-ophthalmology (Aeolus Press)

    2019  Volume 44, Issue 1, Page(s) 16–23

    Abstract: Multiple sclerosis (MS) without optic neuritis causes color-vision deficit but the evidence for selective color deficits in parvocellular-Red/Green (PC-RG) and koniocellular-Blue/Yellow (KC-BY) pathways is inconclusive. We investigated selective color- ... ...

    Abstract Multiple sclerosis (MS) without optic neuritis causes color-vision deficit but the evidence for selective color deficits in parvocellular-Red/Green (PC-RG) and koniocellular-Blue/Yellow (KC-BY) pathways is inconclusive. We investigated selective color-vision deficits at different MS stages. Thirty-one MS and twenty normal participants were tested for achromatic, red-green and blue-yellow sinewave-gratings (0.5 and 2 cycles-per-degree (cpd)) contrast orientation discrimination threshold. Red-green mean threshold at 0.5cpd in established-MS and blue-yellow mean threshold in all MS participants were abnormal. These findings show blue-yellow versus red-green color test is useful in differentiating MS chronicity, which helps to better understand the mechanism of colour-vision involvement in MS.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-06-19
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 604820-1
    ISSN 1744-506X ; 0165-8107
    ISSN (online) 1744-506X
    ISSN 0165-8107
    DOI 10.1080/01658107.2019.1615960
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