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  1. Article: Chitosan nanoparticle and its effect on

    Mohammadi, Naemeh / Safaie, Naser / Nikkhah, Maryam / Moradi, Sajad

    Heliyon

    2024  Volume 10, Issue 7, Page(s) e28666

    Abstract: Fungal pathogen " ...

    Abstract Fungal pathogen "
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-26
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2835763-2
    ISSN 2405-8440
    ISSN 2405-8440
    DOI 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28666
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  2. Article ; Online: A FRET-based aptasensor for the detection of α-synuclein oligomers as biomarkers of Parkinson's disease.

    Saedi, Zeinab / Nikkhah, Maryam

    Analytical methods : advancing methods and applications

    2022  Volume 14, Issue 30, Page(s) 2937–2944

    Abstract: Soluble oligomers of α-synuclein (α-syn) are known to be responsible for neuronal death in the early stages of Parkinson's disease (PD). Thus, the development of a simple, rapid, and inexpensive method for the detection of α-syn oligomers can help PD ... ...

    Abstract Soluble oligomers of α-synuclein (α-syn) are known to be responsible for neuronal death in the early stages of Parkinson's disease (PD). Thus, the development of a simple, rapid, and inexpensive method for the detection of α-syn oligomers can help PD diagnosis before irreversible damage to the brain tissue occurs. The present study is aimed at developing a FRET-based aptasensor for the selective and sensitive detection of α-syn oligomers. Herein, FAM-labeled aptamer adsorption on graphene oxide (GO) resulted in fluorescence quenching of FAM. The binding of α-syn oligomers to the aptamer led to the recovery of the fluorescence intensity. Under optimized conditions, the developed biosensor showed two linear response ranges from 10-100 nM and 250 nM to 2 μM in α-syn oligomer detection. The limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantification (LOQ) were calculated to be 6.3 nM and 19.3 nM, respectively. Furthermore, the performance of the sensing platform in the detection of the target analyte in biological matrices was demonstrated by the assay of α-syn oligomers in spiked human saliva samples. According to the obtained results, this sensing platform has a good performance for α-syn oligomer detection and it can be considered as a promising candidate for the early diagnosis of PD.
    MeSH term(s) Biomarkers ; Brain/metabolism ; Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer ; Humans ; Parkinson Disease/diagnosis ; Parkinson Disease/metabolism ; alpha-Synuclein/metabolism
    Chemical Substances Biomarkers ; alpha-Synuclein
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-08-04
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2515210-5
    ISSN 1759-9679 ; 1759-9660
    ISSN (online) 1759-9679
    ISSN 1759-9660
    DOI 10.1039/d2ay00611a
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  3. Article: A FRET-based aptasensor for the detection of α-synuclein oligomers as biomarkers of Parkinson's disease

    Saedi, Zeinab / Nikkhah, Maryam

    Analytical methods. 2022 Aug. 4, v. 14, no. 30

    2022  

    Abstract: Soluble oligomers of α-synuclein (α-syn) are known to be responsible for neuronal death in the early stages of Parkinson's disease (PD). Thus, the development of a simple, rapid, and inexpensive method for the detection of α-syn oligomers can help PD ... ...

    Abstract Soluble oligomers of α-synuclein (α-syn) are known to be responsible for neuronal death in the early stages of Parkinson's disease (PD). Thus, the development of a simple, rapid, and inexpensive method for the detection of α-syn oligomers can help PD diagnosis before irreversible damage to the brain tissue occurs. The present study is aimed at developing a FRET-based aptasensor for the selective and sensitive detection of α-syn oligomers. Herein, FAM-labeled aptamer adsorption on graphene oxide (GO) resulted in fluorescence quenching of FAM. The binding of α-syn oligomers to the aptamer led to the recovery of the fluorescence intensity. Under optimized conditions, the developed biosensor showed two linear response ranges from 10–100 nM and 250 nM to 2 μM in α-syn oligomer detection. The limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantification (LOQ) were calculated to be 6.3 nM and 19.3 nM, respectively. Furthermore, the performance of the sensing platform in the detection of the target analyte in biological matrices was demonstrated by the assay of α-syn oligomers in spiked human saliva samples. According to the obtained results, this sensing platform has a good performance for α-syn oligomer detection and it can be considered as a promising candidate for the early diagnosis of PD.
    Keywords Parkinson disease ; adsorption ; aptasensors ; biomarkers ; brain ; death ; detection limit ; early diagnosis ; fluorescence ; graphene oxide ; humans ; neurons ; oligonucleotides ; saliva
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2022-0804
    Size p. 2937-2944.
    Publishing place The Royal Society of Chemistry
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 2515210-5
    ISSN 1759-9679 ; 1759-9660
    ISSN (online) 1759-9679
    ISSN 1759-9660
    DOI 10.1039/d2ay00611a
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  4. Article ; Online: DNA binding properties and cytotoxic effects of two double rollover cycloplatinated (II) complexes on cancer cell lines.

    Shabaninejad, Zahra / Nikkhah, Maryam / Nabavizadeh, S Masoud

    Journal of inorganic biochemistry

    2023  Volume 243, Page(s) 112194

    Abstract: In this study, the DNA binding capacity and cytotoxic effects of two double rollovers cycloplatinated complexes, [ ... ...

    Abstract In this study, the DNA binding capacity and cytotoxic effects of two double rollovers cycloplatinated complexes, [Pt
    MeSH term(s) Cisplatin/pharmacology ; Antineoplastic Agents/pharmacology ; Antineoplastic Agents/chemistry ; DNA/chemistry ; Cell Line, Tumor ; Spectrum Analysis ; Coordination Complexes/pharmacology ; Coordination Complexes/chemistry ; Neoplasms
    Chemical Substances Cisplatin (Q20Q21Q62J) ; Antineoplastic Agents ; DNA (9007-49-2) ; Coordination Complexes
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-16
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 162843-4
    ISSN 1873-3344 ; 0162-0134
    ISSN (online) 1873-3344
    ISSN 0162-0134
    DOI 10.1016/j.jinorgbio.2023.112194
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  5. Article ; Online: Spectroscopic analysis of recombinant human growth hormone in the presence of sucrose and trehalose.

    Kamrani, Solmaz / Yaghmaei, Parichehreh / Nikkhah, Maryam / Hosseinkhani, Saman

    Biotechnology and applied biochemistry

    2023  Volume 70, Issue 4, Page(s) 1543–1553

    Abstract: Recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) is a therapeutic protein, associated with various human diseases, such as growth hormone deficiency. One of the interesting issues in the formulation of therapeutic proteins is excipients like disaccharides. In the ...

    Abstract Recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) is a therapeutic protein, associated with various human diseases, such as growth hormone deficiency. One of the interesting issues in the formulation of therapeutic proteins is excipients like disaccharides. In the current study, we try to compare the effect of sucrose and trehalose on the structure of rhGH in the liquid state at 25°C and 55°C. We use spectroscopic techniques including intrinsic and extrinsic fluorescence, Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR), circular dichroism (CD), dynamic light scattering (DLS), and time-resolved fluorescence. FTIR shows a slight change in the secondary structure of rhGH in presence of the sugars as sucrose is more effective than trehalose. Fluorescence investigations also confirm the enhancements of folding of rhGH and fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC)-rhGH in presence of sucrose (1.5-fold more than trehalose). Also, we studied sucrose's effect on the rete of aggregation of rhGH using spectroscopy of Congo red, and fluorescence imaging of thioflavin T (ThT)-treated samples. It can be suggested that sucrose facilitates the amyloid formation of rhGH during 20 days of incubation at 37°C. This study will help to understand the growth hormone structural behavior in the liquid state in the presence of sucrose and trehalose in vitro.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Human Growth Hormone/chemistry ; Sucrose/chemistry ; Trehalose/chemistry ; Recombinant Proteins ; Growth Hormone/chemistry ; Spectrum Analysis
    Chemical Substances Human Growth Hormone (12629-01-5) ; Sucrose (57-50-1) ; Trehalose (B8WCK70T7I) ; Recombinant Proteins ; Growth Hormone (9002-72-6)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-27
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 883433-7
    ISSN 1470-8744 ; 0885-4513
    ISSN (online) 1470-8744
    ISSN 0885-4513
    DOI 10.1002/bab.2452
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  6. Article ; Online: A turn-off fluorimetric -aptasensor for early detection of apoptosis inside the cells.

    Salmani-Zarchi, Hamed / Borghei, Yasaman-Sadat / Nikkhah, Maryam

    Spectrochimica acta. Part A, Molecular and biomolecular spectroscopy

    2023  Volume 300, Page(s) 122933

    Abstract: To detect cytochrome c (Cyt c) as an important biomarker of apoptosis inside the cells, a simple, label-free, fluorometric detection method has been presented. For this purpose, an aptamer/gold nanocluster probe (Aptamer@AuNCs) was produced which could ... ...

    Abstract To detect cytochrome c (Cyt c) as an important biomarker of apoptosis inside the cells, a simple, label-free, fluorometric detection method has been presented. For this purpose, an aptamer/gold nanocluster probe (Aptamer@AuNCs) was produced which could specifically bind to Cyt c leading to fluorescence quenching of AuNCs. The developed aptasensor showed two linear ranges of 1-80 μM and 100-1000 μM and a detection limit of 0.77 μM and 297.5 μM, respectively. This platform was successfully used to assay Cyt c release inside the apoptotic cells and their cell lysate. Aptamer@AuNC due to its enzyme-like properties could replace antibodies in Cyt c detection by conventional blotting techniques.
    MeSH term(s) Metal Nanoparticles ; Fluorometry/methods ; Apoptosis ; Aptamers, Nucleotide ; Cytochromes c ; Gold ; Limit of Detection ; Biosensing Techniques/methods
    Chemical Substances Aptamers, Nucleotide ; Cytochromes c (9007-43-6) ; Gold (7440-57-5)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-29
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 210413-1
    ISSN 1873-3557 ; 0370-8322 ; 0584-8539 ; 1386-1425
    ISSN (online) 1873-3557
    ISSN 0370-8322 ; 0584-8539 ; 1386-1425
    DOI 10.1016/j.saa.2023.122933
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  7. Article ; Online: A comparative study of structural and catalytic activity alterations in firefly luciferase induced by carbon quantum dots containing amine and carboxyl functional groups.

    Rad-Faraji, Mehrnaz / Mousazadeh, Marziyeh / Nikkhah, Maryam / Rezaei, Aram / Moradi, Sajad / Hosseinkhani, Saman

    International journal of biological macromolecules

    2024  Volume 260, Issue Pt 2, Page(s) 129503

    Abstract: Despite of growing interest in use of carbon-based nanomaterials as carriers of functional proteins, less attention has been paid to the effects of these nanomaterials on the structure and function of the proteins. In this study, with the aim of shedding ...

    Abstract Despite of growing interest in use of carbon-based nanomaterials as carriers of functional proteins, less attention has been paid to the effects of these nanomaterials on the structure and function of the proteins. In this study, with the aim of shedding light on the mechanisms of interaction between carbon-based nanomaterials and proteins, the interactions of carbon quantum dots (CQDs) containing amine (CQD-NH
    MeSH term(s) Quantum Dots/chemistry ; Luciferases, Firefly ; Amines ; Carbon/chemistry ; Luciferases/metabolism ; Amino Acids
    Chemical Substances Luciferases, Firefly (EC 1.13.12.7) ; Amines ; Carbon (7440-44-0) ; Luciferases (EC 1.13.12.-) ; Amino Acids
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-18
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 282732-3
    ISSN 1879-0003 ; 0141-8130
    ISSN (online) 1879-0003
    ISSN 0141-8130
    DOI 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129503
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  8. Article ; Online: A review of recent developments in the application of nanostructures for sperm cryopreservation.

    Zandiyeh, Saeed / Kalantari, Hamid / Fakhri, Ali / Nikkhah, Maryam / Janani, Baadal Jushi / Sabbaghian, Marjan

    Cryobiology

    2024  Volume 115, Page(s) 104890

    Abstract: In the 1970s, sperm cryopreservation was presented as a unique route to fertility preservation. The ability to cryopreserve sperm from all species is challenging. The sperm cryopreservation process encompasses various cellular stresses such as increased ... ...

    Abstract In the 1970s, sperm cryopreservation was presented as a unique route to fertility preservation. The ability to cryopreserve sperm from all species is challenging. The sperm cryopreservation process encompasses various cellular stresses such as increased osmotic pressure, ice crystal formation, and thermal shock, therefore decreasing the quality of sperm. The nanostructures due to their inherent features such as reactivity, high uptake, active surface area, and antioxidant activity, have contributed to modifying freezing protocols. In this review, the current state of the art with regards to emerging applications of nanotechnology in sperm cryopreservation are reviewed, some of the most promising advances are summarized, and the limitations and advantages are comprehensively discussed.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-03
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 80098-3
    ISSN 1090-2392 ; 0011-2240
    ISSN (online) 1090-2392
    ISSN 0011-2240
    DOI 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2024.104890
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  9. Article ; Online: Aptasensor for ovarian cancer biomarker detection using nanostructured gold electrodes.

    Amirabadizadeh, Masood / Siampour, Hossein / Abbasian, Sara / Nikkhah, Maryam / Moshaii, Ahmad

    Mikrochimica acta

    2023  Volume 191, Issue 1, Page(s) 2

    Abstract: The development of an electrochemical aptasensor for the detection of CA125 as an ovarian cancer biomarker using gold nanostructures (GNs) modified electrodes is reported. The GNs were deposited on the surface of fluorine-doped tin oxide electrodes using ...

    Abstract The development of an electrochemical aptasensor for the detection of CA125 as an ovarian cancer biomarker using gold nanostructures (GNs) modified electrodes is reported. The GNs were deposited on the surface of fluorine-doped tin oxide electrodes using a simple electrochemical method and the effects of pH and surfactant concentration on the topography and electrochemical properties of the resulting GNs modified electrodes were investigated. The electrodes were characterized using field-emission scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction, cyclic voltammetry, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The best electrode, in terms of the uniformity of the deposited GNs and the increase in electroactive surface area, was used for development of an aptasensor for CA125 tumor marker detection in human serum. Signal amplification was done by using aptamer-conjugated gold nanorods resulting in the detection limit of 2.6 U/ml and a linear range of 10 to 800 U/ml. The results showed that without the need for expensive antibodies, the developed aptasensor could specifically measure the clinically relevant concentrations of the tumor marker in human serum.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Biomarkers, Tumor ; Metal Nanoparticles/chemistry ; Gold/chemistry ; Aptamers, Nucleotide/chemistry ; Neoplasms ; Nanostructures ; Electrodes
    Chemical Substances Biomarkers, Tumor ; Gold (7440-57-5) ; Aptamers, Nucleotide
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-02
    Publishing country Austria
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 89-9
    ISSN 1436-5073 ; 0026-3672
    ISSN (online) 1436-5073
    ISSN 0026-3672
    DOI 10.1007/s00604-023-06072-8
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  10. Article ; Online: Label-Free and Bioluminescence-Based Nano-Biosensor for ATP Detection.

    Karimi, Elham / Nikkhah, Maryam / Hosseinkhani, Saman

    Biosensors

    2022  Volume 12, Issue 11

    Abstract: A bioluminescence-based assay for ATP can measure cell viability. Higher ATP concentration indicates a higher number of living cells. Thus, it is necessary to design an ATP sensor that is low-cost and easy to use. Gold nanoparticles provide excellent ... ...

    Abstract A bioluminescence-based assay for ATP can measure cell viability. Higher ATP concentration indicates a higher number of living cells. Thus, it is necessary to design an ATP sensor that is low-cost and easy to use. Gold nanoparticles provide excellent biocompatibility for enzyme immobilization. We investigated the effect of luciferase proximity with citrate-coated gold, silver, and gold-silver core-shell nanoparticles, gold nanorods, and BSA-Au nanoclusters. The effect of metal nanoparticles on the activity of luciferases was recorded by the luminescence assay, which was 3-5 times higher than free enzyme. The results showed that the signal stability in presence of nanoparticles improved and was reliable up to 6 h for analytes measurements. It has been suggested that energy is mutually transferred from luciferase bioluminescence spectra to metal nanoparticle surface plasmons. In addition, we herein report the 27-base DNA aptamer for adenosine-5'-triphosphate (ATP) as a suitable probe for the ATP biosensor based on firefly luciferase activity and AuNPs. Due to ATP application in the firefly luciferase reaction, the increase in luciferase activity and improved detection limits may indicate more stability or accessibility of ATP in the presence of nanoparticles. The bioluminescence intensity increased with the ATP concentration up to 600 µM with a detection limit of 5 µM for ATP.
    MeSH term(s) Gold ; Metal Nanoparticles ; Silver ; Luciferases, Firefly/genetics ; Luciferases, Firefly/metabolism ; Adenosine Triphosphate ; Luciferases
    Chemical Substances Gold (7440-57-5) ; Silver (3M4G523W1G) ; Luciferases, Firefly (EC 1.13.12.7) ; Adenosine Triphosphate (8L70Q75FXE) ; Luciferases (EC 1.13.12.-)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-10-24
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2662125-3
    ISSN 2079-6374 ; 2079-6374
    ISSN (online) 2079-6374
    ISSN 2079-6374
    DOI 10.3390/bios12110918
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