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  1. Article ; Online: Soil parameters including organic matter affecting pretilachlor leaching in different paddy fields.

    Hashemi, Bahareh / Salehian, Hamid / Rezvani, Mohammad / Soltani, Saeid

    Environmental geochemistry and health

    2023  Volume 45, Issue 12, Page(s) 9495–9505

    Abstract: Finding a method, which may indicate the contribution of soil parameters including organic matter, pH and clay to pretilachlor leaching (persistence) in the soil, with the use of a suitable indicator, which indicates pretilachlor presence in the soil is ... ...

    Abstract Finding a method, which may indicate the contribution of soil parameters including organic matter, pH and clay to pretilachlor leaching (persistence) in the soil, with the use of a suitable indicator, which indicates pretilachlor presence in the soil is of significance. Accordingly, using undisturbed soil columns, four paddy fields (A, B, C, D) in the suburbs of Babol city (Mazandaran province, northern Iran) were sampled before the preparation and irrigation of the fields in April 2021. Soil samples were transferred into PVC pipes (divided into 2 cm layers) measuring 12 (height) × 10 cm (diameter), and were injected with pretilachlor at the recommended (1.75 L/ha) and high doses (3.5 L/ha). The surface layers of all fields had a higher concentration of pretilachlor and organic matter with the highest contribution to pretilachlor persistence followed by clay and pH. In the 0-4 cm depth, herbicide concertation was the lowest in field A (139 mg/kg) and the highest in field C (161 mg/kg). The corresponding values for organic matter were equal to 1.88 and 5.68%, respectively. The bioassay of rice (the indicator plant), with a significant correlation with chemical analysis results, indicated field A and field C had the pretilachlor infiltration of 6 and 4 cm, respectively. Accordingly, rice is a suitable plant indicator for measuring the presence of pretilachlor as examining its shoot length is a good criterion for bioassay. Additionally, changes in the amount of organic matter in different soil layers can be used to predict the leaching level of pretilachlor.
    MeSH term(s) Soil ; Clay ; Acetanilides/analysis ; Herbicides/analysis ; Plants ; Oryza
    Chemical Substances Soil ; Clay (T1FAD4SS2M) ; pretilachlor (617K7LM10D) ; Acetanilides ; Herbicides
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-26
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 52039-1
    ISSN 1573-2983 ; 0142-7245 ; 0269-4042
    ISSN (online) 1573-2983
    ISSN 0142-7245 ; 0269-4042
    DOI 10.1007/s10653-023-01666-w
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  2. Article: A Prenatal Presentation of CDK13-Related Disorder with a Novel Pathogenic Variant.

    Gibbs, Michael / Poulin, Alysa / Xi, Yanwei / Hashemi, Bita

    Case reports in genetics

    2023  Volume 2023, Page(s) 3437706

    Abstract: Cyclin-dependent kinase 13 ( ...

    Abstract Cyclin-dependent kinase 13 (
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-14
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2664417-4
    ISSN 2090-6552 ; 2090-6544
    ISSN (online) 2090-6552
    ISSN 2090-6544
    DOI 10.1155/2023/3437706
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  3. Article ; Online: Fabrication and characterization of novel whey protein-based bigels as structured materials with high-mechanical properties

    Hashemi, Behnaz / Varidi, Mehdi / Jafari, Seid Mahdi

    Food Hydrocolloids. 2023 July 14, p.109082-

    2023  , Page(s) 109082–

    Abstract: The focus of the present research was to produce new bigels as a semi-solid base matrix (gel or cream) with great potential in the food industry. Bigels were fabricated by the mixture of oleogels based on whey protein isolate (WPI)-aggregates and WPI- ... ...

    Abstract The focus of the present research was to produce new bigels as a semi-solid base matrix (gel or cream) with great potential in the food industry. Bigels were fabricated by the mixture of oleogels based on whey protein isolate (WPI)-aggregates and WPI-hydrogels in different ratios. Our results from the confocal microscopic observations showed that oleogel was dispersed throughout the entire network with the protein backbone and side chains in any of these structures; also a strongly punctuated fluorescence (pseudo-colored red) in the system revealed that the created bigels were categorized as oleogel-in-hydrogel type. Obviously, the hardness and viscoelastic moduli of bigels increased with a higher proportion of oleogels. Based on the 3D structure integrity of bigels, solid-like characteristics were observed (indicating the storage modulus was higher than the loss modulus). Moreover, temperature ramp analysis revealed that the thermal stability of the bigels directly was dependent on oleogel fraction.
    Keywords cream ; fluorescence ; food industry ; hardness ; hydrocolloids ; loss modulus ; oleogels ; storage modulus ; temperature ; thermal stability ; viscoelasticity ; whey ; whey protein isolate ; Bigel ; Oleogel ; Hydrogel ; Structure ; Mechanical properties
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2023-0714
    Publishing place Elsevier Ltd
    Document type Article ; Online
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    ZDB-ID 742742-6
    ISSN 1873-7137 ; 0268-005X
    ISSN (online) 1873-7137
    ISSN 0268-005X
    DOI 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2023.109082
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  4. Article: Constitutional Chromothripsis on Chromosome 2: A Rare Case with Severe Presentation.

    Hasnain, Afia / Thompson, Laura L / Hoppman, Nicole L / Hovanes, Karine / Liu, Jing / Hashemi, Bita

    Case reports in genetics

    2024  Volume 2024, Page(s) 6319030

    Abstract: Chromothripsis is characterized by shattering and subsequent reassembly of chromosomes by DNA repair processes, which can give rise to a variety of congenital abnormalities and cancer. Constitutional chromothripsis is a rare occurrence, reported in ... ...

    Abstract Chromothripsis is characterized by shattering and subsequent reassembly of chromosomes by DNA repair processes, which can give rise to a variety of congenital abnormalities and cancer. Constitutional chromothripsis is a rare occurrence, reported in children presenting with a wide range of birth defects. We present a case of a female child born with multiple major congenital abnormalities including severe microcephaly, ocular dysgenesis, heart defect, and imperforate anus. Chromosomal microarray and mate pair sequencing identified a complex chromosomal rearrangement involving the terminal end of the long arm of chromosome 2, with two duplications (located at 2p25.3-p25.1 and 2q35-q37.2 regions) and two deletions (located at 2q37.2-q37.3 and 2q37.3 regions) along with structural changes including inverted segments. A review of the literature for complex rearrangements on chromosome 2 revealed overlapping features; however, our patient had a significantly more severe phenotype which resulted in early death at the age of 2 years. Breakpoints analysis did not reveal the involvement of any candidate genes. We concluded that the complexity of the genomic rearrangement and the combined dosage/structural effect of these copy number variants are likely explanations for the severe presentation in our patient.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-30
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2664417-4
    ISSN 2090-6552 ; 2090-6544
    ISSN (online) 2090-6552
    ISSN 2090-6544
    DOI 10.1155/2024/6319030
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  5. Article ; Online: Natural oleogelators for the formulation of oleogels by considering their rheological and textural perspective; a review.

    Hashemi, Behnaz / Varidi, Mehdi / Assadpour, Elham / Zhang, Fuyuan / Jafari, Seid Mahdi

    International journal of biological macromolecules

    2024  Volume 259, Issue Pt 2, Page(s) 129246

    Abstract: A well-known method for reducing or swapping out undesirable and controversial fats in food is oleogelation. To quantify the effects of droplets-particle inclusion on the textural aspects of gelled systems, a thorough understanding of rheological ... ...

    Abstract A well-known method for reducing or swapping out undesirable and controversial fats in food is oleogelation. To quantify the effects of droplets-particle inclusion on the textural aspects of gelled systems, a thorough understanding of rheological behavior of oleogels (OGs) is necessary. Otherwise stated, a rational grasp of rheological characterization is essential for food development, optimization, and processing (when touching or putting food into the mouth, rheological flow qualities influence our perception). This narrative review primarily intends to investigate rheological and textural characteristics of various oleogelator-based OGs, such as operative connection between hardness, distortion, stresses, and rheological parameters like viscosity, elasticity, and viscoelasticity, as well as flow behavior and recovery. Expanding oleogelators concentration and synergistic interactions between them increase robustness and moduli values, as compared to single oleogelators. However, given the lack of information on the connection between the OGs' macroscopic rheological characteristics and their microstructural characteristics, this review presents state-of-the-art overview of various oleogelator-based OGs, highlighting the importance of structure-rheology relationships of OGs to provide advanced knowledge on the development of innovative OGs.
    MeSH term(s) Organic Chemicals/chemistry ; Rheology
    Chemical Substances oleogels ; Organic Chemicals
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-08
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 282732-3
    ISSN 1879-0003 ; 0141-8130
    ISSN (online) 1879-0003
    ISSN 0141-8130
    DOI 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129246
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  6. Article ; Online: The effect of mother's age on the neonatal cord serum's oxidative stress index and maternal and neonatal outcomes: a case control study.

    Imanparast, Fatemeh / Hashemi, Bahman / Mokhtari, Fatemeh / Mohaghegh, Pegah / Azar, Fereshteh Farzan / Mehvari, Fatemeh

    BMC pregnancy and childbirth

    2024  Volume 24, Issue 1, Page(s) 61

    Abstract: Background: One of the main challenges of many societies in reducing and ageing of the population is marriage at an advanced age in women and decrease of producing offspring due to the concern of increasing the probability of maternal and neonatal ... ...

    Abstract Background: One of the main challenges of many societies in reducing and ageing of the population is marriage at an advanced age in women and decrease of producing offspring due to the concern of increasing the probability of maternal and neonatal outcomes. The mother's oxidative stress conditions during pregnancy affect mothers and their baby's health. Aging is one of the increasing factors of oxidants in the body. Aim of this study is the compartion total antioxidant capacity (TAC), total oxidants status (TOS), oxidative stress index (OSI) values, and maternal and neonatal outcomes in three groups of mothers with different age ranges from 20 to 29, 30 to 34, and 35 to 45 years old.
    Methods: 164 pregnant women were grouped according to age into three groups: 25 to 30 (group I), 30 to 35 (group II), and 35 to 45 years old (group III). The umbilical cord blood samples were taken to the assay TAC, TOS, and OSI (TOS/TAC). The Kolmogorov-Smirnov test was employed to assess the normal distribution of countinus variables. The one-way ANOVA and Kruskal-Wallis test were used to compare anthropometric and biochemical factors between groups.
    Results: TAC levels decreased non-significantly (438.2 ± 102; 431.7 ± 99.8; and 428.2 ± 100.26 for groups I, II, and III respectively, P value = 0.99), TOS levels increased significantly (23.93 ± 11.7; 25.4 ± 12.3; and 28.2 ± 12.7 for groups I, II, and III respectively, P value = 0.034), and OSI increased non-significantly with increasing maternal age (0.055 ± 0.044; 0.091 ± 0.031; 0.069 ± 0.005, for groups I, II, and III respectively, P value = 0.14). Increasing age did not significantly affects the maternal and infant birth outcomes.
    Conclution: The results showed that the increasing the age of the mother up to 45 doesn't have a significant effects on the value of OSI and the maternal and infant outcomes.
    MeSH term(s) Infant, Newborn ; Humans ; Female ; Pregnancy ; Young Adult ; Adult ; Mothers ; Case-Control Studies ; Oxidative Stress ; Antioxidants/metabolism ; Oxidants
    Chemical Substances Antioxidants ; Oxidants
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-12
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2059869-5
    ISSN 1471-2393 ; 1471-2393
    ISSN (online) 1471-2393
    ISSN 1471-2393
    DOI 10.1186/s12884-023-06239-4
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  7. Article: Cellulose and Lignin-Derived Scaffold and Their Biological Application in Tissue Engineering, Drug Delivery, and Wound Healing: A Review.

    Chavooshi, Reza / Ranjkesh, Mohammad Reza / Hashemi, Behnam / Roshangar, Leila

    Cell journal

    2023  Volume 25, Issue 3, Page(s) 158–164

    Abstract: The goal of tissue engineering is to repair and regenerate diseased and damaged tissues and organs with functional and biocompatible materials that mimic native and original tissues which leads to maintaining and improvement of tissue function. Lignin ... ...

    Abstract The goal of tissue engineering is to repair and regenerate diseased and damaged tissues and organs with functional and biocompatible materials that mimic native and original tissues which leads to maintaining and improvement of tissue function. Lignin and cellulose are the most abundant polymers in nature and have many applications in industry. Moreover, recently the physicochemical behaviors of lignin and cellulose, including biocompatibility, biodegradability, and mechanical properties, have been used in diverse biological applications ranging from drug delivery to tissue engineering. To assess these aims, this review gives an overview and comprehensive knowledge and highlights the origin and applications of lignin and cellulose-derived scaffolds in different tissue engineering and other biological applications. Finally, the challenges for future development using lignin and cellulose are also included. Plant-based tissue engineering is a promising technology for progressing areas in biomedicine, regenerative medicine, and nanomedicine, with much research focused on the development of newer material scaffolds with individual specific features to make functional and biocompatible tissues and organs for medical applications.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-07
    Publishing country Iran
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2647430-X
    ISSN 2228-5814 ; 2228-5806
    ISSN (online) 2228-5814
    ISSN 2228-5806
    DOI 10.22074/cellj.2023.559011.1095
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  8. Article ; Online: Oleo-foams and emulsion-foams as lipid-based foam systems: a review of their formulation, characterization, and applications.

    Hashemi, Behnaz / Assadpour, Elham / Zhang, Fuyuan / Jafari, Seid Mahdi

    Critical reviews in food science and nutrition

    2023  , Page(s) 1–24

    Abstract: Lipid-based foam systems (LBFs) have grown in popularity recently because of their effectiveness and potential uses. As a result, in order to stabilize them, considerable work has been put into developing more biodegradable and environmentally friendly ... ...

    Abstract Lipid-based foam systems (LBFs) have grown in popularity recently because of their effectiveness and potential uses. As a result, in order to stabilize them, considerable work has been put into developing more biodegradable and environmentally friendly materials. However, the use of natural stabilizing agents has been constrained due to a lack of thorough knowledge of them. This review offers insightful data that will encourage more studies into the development and use of LBFs. Emulsifiers or gelling agents, as well as new preparation and characterization methods, can be used to increase or prolong the functional performance of LBFs. Special emphasis has been given on the connections between their structures and properties and expanding the range of industries in which they can be applied. In conclusion, it is crucial to gain a deeper understanding of the preparation mechanisms and influencing factors in order to improve the quality of foam products and create novel LBFs.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-14
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1037504-1
    ISSN 1549-7852 ; 1040-8398
    ISSN (online) 1549-7852
    ISSN 1040-8398
    DOI 10.1080/10408398.2023.2281622
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  9. Article ; Online: A comparative study of the impacts of preparation techniques on the rheological and textural characteristics of emulsion gels (emulgels).

    Hashemi, Behnaz / Assadpour, Elham / Zhang, Fuyuan / Jafari, Seid Mahdi

    Advances in colloid and interface science

    2023  Volume 322, Page(s) 103051

    Abstract: A subtype of soft solid-like substances are emulsion gels (emulgels; EGs). These composite material's structures either consist of a network of aggregated emulsion droplets or a polymeric gel matrix that contains emulsion droplets. The product's ... ...

    Abstract A subtype of soft solid-like substances are emulsion gels (emulgels; EGs). These composite material's structures either consist of a network of aggregated emulsion droplets or a polymeric gel matrix that contains emulsion droplets. The product's rheological signature can be used to determine how effective it is for a specific application. The interactions between these structured system's separate components and production process, however, have a substantial impact on their rheological imprint. Therefore, rational comprehension of interdependent elements, their structural configurations, and the resulting characteristics of a system are essential for accelerating our progress techniques as well as for fine-tuning the technological and functional characteristics of the finished product. This article presents a comprehensive overview of the mechanisms and procedures of producing EGs (i.e., cold-set and heat-set) in order to determine the ensuing rheological features for various commercial applications, such as food systems. It also describes the influence of these methods on the rheological and textural characteristics of the EGs. Diverse preparation methods are the cause of the rheological-property correlations between different EGs. In many ways, EGs can be produced using various matrix polymers, processing techniques, and purposes. This may lead to various EG matrix structures and interactions between them, which in turn may affect the composition of EGs and ultimately their textural and rheological characteristics.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-14
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 210507-x
    ISSN 1873-3727 ; 0001-8686
    ISSN (online) 1873-3727
    ISSN 0001-8686
    DOI 10.1016/j.cis.2023.103051
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  10. Article ; Online: Estimating cancer risks due to whole lungs low dose radiotherapy with different techniques for treating COVID-19 pneumonia.

    Banaei, Amin / Hashemi, Bijan / Bakhshandeh, Mohsen

    Radiation oncology (London, England)

    2022  Volume 17, Issue 1, Page(s) 10

    Abstract: Background: Low dose radiotherapy (LDRT) of whole lungs with photon beams is a novel method for treating COVID-19 pneumonia. This study aimed to estimate cancer risks induced by lung LDRT for different radiotherapy delivery techniques.: Method: Four ... ...

    Abstract Background: Low dose radiotherapy (LDRT) of whole lungs with photon beams is a novel method for treating COVID-19 pneumonia. This study aimed to estimate cancer risks induced by lung LDRT for different radiotherapy delivery techniques.
    Method: Four different radiotherapy techniques, including 3D-conformal with anterior and posterior fields (3D-CRT AP-PA), 3D-conformal with 8 coplanar fields (3D-CRT 8 fields), eight fields intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), and volumetric modulated arc therapy using 2 full arcs (VMAT) were planned on the CT images of 32 COVID-19 patients with the prescribed dose of 1 Gy to the lungs. Organ average and maximum doses, and PTV dose distribution indexes were compared between different techniques. The radiation-induced cancer incidence and cancer-specific mortality, and cardiac heart disease risks were estimated for the assessed techniques.
    Results: In IMRT and VMAT techniques, heart (mean and max), breast (mean, and max), and stomach (mean) doses and also maximum dose in the body were significantly lower than the 3D-CRT techniques. The calculated conformity indexes were similar in all the techniques. However, the homogeneity indexes were lower (i.e., better) in intensity-modulated techniques (P < 0.03) with no significant differences between IMRT and VMAT plans. Lung cancer incident risks for all the delivery techniques were similar (P > 0.4). Cancer incidence and mortality risks for organs located closer to lungs like breast and stomach were higher in 3D-CRT techniques than IMRT or VMAT techniques (excess solid tumor cancer incidence risks for a 30 years man: 1.94 ± 0.22% Vs. 1.68 ± 0.17%; and women: 6.66 ± 0.81% Vs. 4.60 ± 0.43%: cancer mortality risks for 30 years men: 1.63 ± 0.19% Vs. 1.45 ± 0.15%; and women: 3.63 ± 0.44% Vs. 2.94 ± 0.23%).
    Conclusion: All the radiotherapy techniques had low cancer risks. However, the overall estimated risks induced by IMRT and VMAT radiotherapy techniques were lower than the 3D-CRT techniques and can be used clinically in younger patients or patients having greater concerns about radiation induced cancers.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Aged ; Breast/radiation effects ; COVID-19/pathology ; COVID-19/radiotherapy ; Female ; Heart/radiation effects ; Heart Disease Risk Factors ; Humans ; Iran ; Lung/pathology ; Lung/radiation effects ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced/diagnosis ; Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced/etiology ; Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced/prevention & control ; Organs at Risk/radiation effects ; Pneumonia, Viral/radiotherapy ; Prognosis ; Radiotherapy Dosage ; Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted/methods ; Radiotherapy, Conformal/methods ; Radiotherapy, Intensity-Modulated/methods ; Retrospective Studies ; Risk Assessment ; SARS-CoV-2
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-20
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2224965-5
    ISSN 1748-717X ; 1748-717X
    ISSN (online) 1748-717X
    ISSN 1748-717X
    DOI 10.1186/s13014-021-01971-7
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