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  1. Article ; Online: Weighing single protein complexes on the go.

    Vala, Milan / Piliarik, Marek

    Nature methods

    2021  Volume 18, Issue 10, Page(s) 1159–1160

    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-10-04
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 2169522-2
    ISSN 1548-7105 ; 1548-7091
    ISSN (online) 1548-7105
    ISSN 1548-7091
    DOI 10.1038/s41592-021-01263-8
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  2. Article ; Online: The modulatory effect of Lactobacillus gasseri ATCC 33323 on autophagy induced by extracellular vesicles of Helicobacter pylori in gastric epithelial cells in vitro.

    Sadeghloo, Zahra / Saffarian, Parvaneh / Hakemi-Vala, Mojdeh / Sadeghi, Amir / Yadegar, Abbas

    Microbial pathogenesis

    2024  Volume 188, Page(s) 106559

    Abstract: Helicobacter pylori has been recognized as a true pathogen, which is associated with various gastroduodenal diseases, and gastric adenocarcinoma. The crosstalk between H. pylori virulence factors and host autophagy remains challenging. H. pylori can ... ...

    Abstract Helicobacter pylori has been recognized as a true pathogen, which is associated with various gastroduodenal diseases, and gastric adenocarcinoma. The crosstalk between H. pylori virulence factors and host autophagy remains challenging. H. pylori can produce extracellular vesicles (EVs) that contribute to gastric inflammation and malignancy. Some probiotic strains have been documented to modulate cell autophagy process. This study was aimed to investigate the modulatory effect of cell-free supernatant (CFS) obtained from Lactobacillus gasseri ATCC 33323 on autophagy induced by H. pylori-derived EVs. EVs were isolated from two clinical H. pylori strains (BY-1 and OC824), and characterized using transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and dynamic light scattering (DLS). The viability of AGS cells was assessed after exposure to different concentrations of H. pylori EVs, and L. gasseri CFS. Based on MTT assay and Annexin V-FITC/PI staining, 50 μg/ml of H. pylori EVs and 10 % v/v of L. gasseri CFS were used for further cell treatment experiments. Autophagy was examined using acridin orange (AO) staining, RT-qPCR analysis for autophagy mediators (LC3B, ATG5, ATG12, ATG16L1, BECN1, MTOR, and NOD1), and western blotting for LC3B expression. H. pylori EVs were detected to range in size from 50 to 200 nm. EVs of both H. pylori strains and L. gasseri CFS showed no significant effect on cell viability as compared to untreated cells. H. pylori EVs promoted the development of acidic vesicular organelles and the expression of autophagy-related genes (LC3B, ATG5, ATG12, ATG16L1, BECN1, and NOD1), and decreased the expression of MTOR in AGS cells at 12 and 24 h time periods. In addition, the production of LC3B was increased following 12 h of treatment in AGS cells. In contrast, L. gasseri CFS effectively inhibited EVs-induced autophagy, as evidenced by reduced acidic vesicular organelle formation and modulation of autophagy markers. Our study indicated that L. gasseri CFS can effectively suppress H. pylori EV-induced autophagy in AGS cells. Further investigations are required to decipher the mechanism of action L. gasseri CFS and its metabolites on autophagy inhibition induced by H. pylori.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Helicobacter pylori/genetics ; Lactobacillus gasseri ; Epithelial Cells ; Autophagy ; Extracellular Vesicles ; TOR Serine-Threonine Kinases ; Helicobacter Infections/therapy
    Chemical Substances TOR Serine-Threonine Kinases (EC 2.7.11.1)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-23
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 632772-2
    ISSN 1096-1208 ; 0882-4010
    ISSN (online) 1096-1208
    ISSN 0882-4010
    DOI 10.1016/j.micpath.2024.106559
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  3. Article ; Online: Complete Set of Diketopyrrolopyrrole Centrosymmetrical Cofacial Stacked Pairs.

    Luňák, Stanislav / Weiter, Martin / Vala, Martin

    Chemphyschem : a European journal of chemical physics and physical chemistry

    2022  Volume 23, Issue 21, Page(s) e202200252

    Abstract: Stacked centrosymmetrical dimers and simultaneously H-bonded and stacked hexamers of thiophene-substituted diketopyrrolopyrrole (ThDPP) were studied using DFT as models for crystals with slipped-stacked molecules in 1D columns. Eight stacked dimer ... ...

    Abstract Stacked centrosymmetrical dimers and simultaneously H-bonded and stacked hexamers of thiophene-substituted diketopyrrolopyrrole (ThDPP) were studied using DFT as models for crystals with slipped-stacked molecules in 1D columns. Eight stacked dimer arrangements were found, six of which are driven by the minimisation of electron repulsion and realised by placing the partially negatively charged atoms of the diketopyrrolopyrrole rings below the centre of an adjacent thiophene ring. Four of these stacks are related to N,N'-dialkylated derivatives of ThDPP found in the literature, while a further one is related to an N,N'-diacylated derivative. An analogous set of eight stacks was discovered computationally for phenyl-substituted DPP (PhDPP), four of which are known among H-bonded DPP pigments, and one more among N,N'-dialkylated PhDPP derivatives. The results shed more light on the mechanisms that drive the formation of stacks between nonaromatic (DPP) and aromatic (Th, Ph) rings. The excitation energies of the lowest four singlet states computed by TD DFT enabled excitonic coupling and energy separation between Frenkel-resonance-type and charge-transfer states to be established, depending on the equilibrium stack geometry.
    MeSH term(s) Electrons ; Thiophenes
    Chemical Substances diketopyrrolopyrrole dye ; Thiophenes
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-07-28
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2025223-7
    ISSN 1439-7641 ; 1439-4235
    ISSN (online) 1439-7641
    ISSN 1439-4235
    DOI 10.1002/cphc.202200252
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  4. Article ; Online: Multiple beam interference lithography: A tool for rapid fabrication of plasmonic arrays of arbitrary shaped nanomotifs.

    Vala, M / Homola, J

    Optics express

    2016  Volume 24, Issue 14, Page(s) 15656–15665

    Abstract: A novel method enabling rapid fabrication of 2D periodic arrays of plasmonic nanoparticles across large areas is presented. This method is based on the interference of multiple coherent beams originating from diffraction of large-diameter collimated beam ...

    Abstract A novel method enabling rapid fabrication of 2D periodic arrays of plasmonic nanoparticles across large areas is presented. This method is based on the interference of multiple coherent beams originating from diffraction of large-diameter collimated beam on a transmission phase mask. Mutual orientation of the interfering beams is determined by parameters of the used phase mask. Herein, parameters of the phase mask (periods and modulation depth) are selected to yield an interference pattern with high contrast and narrow well-separated maxima. Finally, multiple beam interference lithography (MBIL)-based fabrication of periodic plasmonic arrays with selected nanomotifs including discs, disc dimers, rods and bowtie antennas is demonstrated.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2016-07-11
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1491859-6
    ISSN 1094-4087 ; 1094-4087
    ISSN (online) 1094-4087
    ISSN 1094-4087
    DOI 10.1364/OE.24.015656
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  5. Article ; Online: Evaluation of the antibacterial effect of hydroalcoholic extract of the galls of

    Tabibzadeh Noori, Zohreh / Tabatabaei Rad, Mohadese / Hakemi Vala, Mojdeh / Karimi, Mehrdad / Esmaeil Nejad, Azadeh

    Journal of advanced periodontology & implant dentistry

    2023  Volume 15, Issue 1, Page(s) 35–41

    Abstract: Background: Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans: Methods: The hydroalcoholic extract of Qi was obtained by the maceration method, and Aa bacterial strain was cultured. The inhibition zone diameter was measured through the agar well diffusion method. ...

    Abstract Background: Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans
    Methods: The hydroalcoholic extract of Qi was obtained by the maceration method, and Aa bacterial strain was cultured. The inhibition zone diameter was measured through the agar well diffusion method. Also, the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) values were determined by the broth microdilution method. All the experiments were repeated three times. 0.2% CHX was used as a control.
    Results: The inhibition zone diameter of Aa increased with increasing concentration of Qi extract. While MIC and MBC values for CHX were 0.0039 and 0.0078 mg/mL, respectively, both MIC and MBC values of the Qi extract for this bacterium were similar, i.e., 2.5 mg/mL, which was significantly higherd.
    Conclusion: Since other in vivo studies have confirmed the other properties of this extract and its safety in terms of cytotoxicity and mutagenicity, hydroalcoholic extract of Qi may be used in mouthwashes or local delivery systems to affect periodontal biofilm.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-05
    Publishing country Iran
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2645-5390
    ISSN (online) 2645-5390
    DOI 10.34172/japid.2023.006
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  6. Article ; Online: Evaluation of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Gene Expression in Recellularized Liver Tissue by Mouse Embryo Fibroblast.

    Homayoon Vala, Motahare / Bagheri, Hamed / Zinat, Sargazi / Bakhtiary, Negar / Pourbeiranvand, Shahram / Salehnia, Mojdeh

    Iranian biomedical journal

    2023  Volume 27, Issue 6, Page(s) 340–348

    Abstract: Background: The aim of the present study was to evaluate alterations in the vegf gene expression as an angiogenic factor in mouse embryo fibroblasts seeded on the decellularized liver fragments.: Methods: Liver tissue samples (n = 10) collected from ... ...

    Abstract Background: The aim of the present study was to evaluate alterations in the vegf gene expression as an angiogenic factor in mouse embryo fibroblasts seeded on the decellularized liver fragments.
    Methods: Liver tissue samples (n = 10) collected from adult male mice were randomly divided into decellularized and native control groups. Tissues were decellularized by treating with 1% Triton X-100 and 0.1% SDS for 24 hours and assessed by H&E staining and SEM. Then DNA content analysis and toxicity tests were performed. By centrifugation, DiI-labeled mouse embryo fibroblasts were seeded on each scaffold and cultured for one week. The recellularized scaffolds were studied by H&E staining, SEM, and LSCM. After RNA extraction and cDNA synthesis, the expression of the vegf gene in these samples was investigated using real-time RT-PCR.
    Results: Our observations showed that the decellularized tissues had morphology and porous structure similar to the control group, and their DNA content significantly reduced (p < 0.05) and reached to 4.12% of the control group. The MTT test indicated no significant cellular toxicity for the decellularized scaffolds. Light microscopy, SEM, and LSCM observations confirmed the attachment and penetration of embryonic fibroblast cells on the surface and into different depths of the scaffolds. There was no statistically significant difference in terms of vegf gene expression in the cultured cells in the presence and absence of a scaffold.
    Conclusion: The reconstructed scaffold had no effect on vegf gene expression. Decellularized mouse liver tissue recellularized by embryonic fibroblasts could have an application in regenerative medicine.
    MeSH term(s) Male ; Mice ; Animals ; Tissue Scaffolds/chemistry ; Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A/genetics ; Liver ; DNA ; Gene Expression ; Tissue Engineering ; Extracellular Matrix
    Chemical Substances Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A ; DNA (9007-49-2)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-01
    Publishing country Iran
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2489282-8
    ISSN 2008-823X ; 1028-852X
    ISSN (online) 2008-823X
    ISSN 1028-852X
    DOI 10.61186/ibj.3862
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  7. Article ; Online: In silico

    Amiri, Parisa / Hakemi-Vala, Mojdeh / Nazarian, Ahmad / Barneh, Farnoosh / Pooshang Bagheri, Kamran

    Current pharmaceutical design

    2023  Volume 29, Issue 26, Page(s) 2101–2109

    Abstract: Introduction: Extensively and multi-drug resistant isolates of bacteria (MDR, XDR) have caused significant health problems and are responsible for high morbidity and mortality as well. In this critical condition, the discovery, design, or development of ...

    Abstract Introduction: Extensively and multi-drug resistant isolates of bacteria (MDR, XDR) have caused significant health problems and are responsible for high morbidity and mortality as well. In this critical condition, the discovery, design, or development of new antibiotics is of great concern. According to this necessity, antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) suggested as promising agents. Accordingly, this study aims to evaluate the GKY25 peptide to develop its future antibacterial applications as well as confirmation of LPS neutralization.
    Methods: Predictions of 3D structure and helical wheel projection analysis of the peptide were performed by ITASSER and Heliquest servers. Binding affinity and antibacterial activity were performed using molecular docking and CAMP
    Results: GKY25 was predicted as an alpha-helical peptide, and its helicity showed probable projection of hydrophobic and positively-charged amino acid residues. Docking studies showed binding affinity of GKY25 peptide to gram-positive and outer and inner gram-negative bacterial membranes as -5.7, -6.8, and -4 kcal/mole, respectively. CAMP
    Conclusion: Gathering all
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-03
    Publishing country United Arab Emirates
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1304236-1
    ISSN 1873-4286 ; 1381-6128
    ISSN (online) 1873-4286
    ISSN 1381-6128
    DOI 10.2174/1381612829666230905143544
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  8. Article ; Online: Flexible method based on four-beam interference lithography for fabrication of large areas of perfectly periodic plasmonic arrays.

    Vala, M / Homola, J

    Optics express

    2014  Volume 22, Issue 15, Page(s) 18778–18789

    Abstract: A novel nanofabrication technique based on 4-beam interference lithography is presented that enables the preparation of large macroscopic areas (>50 mm2) of perfectly periodic and defect-free two-dimensional plasmonic arrays of nanoparticles as small as ... ...

    Abstract A novel nanofabrication technique based on 4-beam interference lithography is presented that enables the preparation of large macroscopic areas (>50 mm2) of perfectly periodic and defect-free two-dimensional plasmonic arrays of nanoparticles as small as 100 nm. The technique is based on a special interferometer, composed of two mirrors and a sample with photoresist that together form a right-angled corner reflector. In such an interferometer, the incoming expanded laser beam is split into four interfering beams that yield an interference pattern with rectangular symmetry. The interferometer allows setting the periods of the array from about 220 nm to 1500 nm in both directions independently through the rotation of the corner-reflector assembly around horizontal and vertical axes perpendicular to the direction of the incident beam. Using a theoretical model, the implementation of the four-beam interference lithography is discussed in terms of the optimum contrast as well as attainable periods of the array. Several examples of plasmonic arrays (on either glass or polymer substrate layers) fabricated by this technique are presented.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2014-07-28
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 1491859-6
    ISSN 1094-4087 ; 1094-4087
    ISSN (online) 1094-4087
    ISSN 1094-4087
    DOI 10.1364/OE.22.018778
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  9. Article: Rifampin resistance among individuals with extrapulmonary tuberculosis: 4 years of experience from a reference laboratory.

    Baghbanbashi, S / Mousavi, S Mohammad J / Dabiri, H / Hakemi-Vala, M / Goudarzi, H / Hamzehloo, G / Amini, S / Nasiri, M J

    New microbes and new infections

    2021  Volume 40, Page(s) 100841

    Abstract: Information is limited about the drug resistance patterns in extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) in Iran. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of EPTB and to investigate the drug-resistance pattern ... ...

    Abstract Information is limited about the drug resistance patterns in extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) in Iran. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of EPTB and to investigate the drug-resistance pattern in
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-01-20
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2750179-6
    ISSN 2052-2975
    ISSN 2052-2975
    DOI 10.1016/j.nmni.2021.100841
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  10. Article ; Online: Fast killing kinetics, significant therapeutic index, and high stability of melittin-derived antimicrobial peptide.

    Akbari, Reza / Hakemi Vala, Mojdeh / Sabatier, Jean-Marc / Pooshang Bagheri, Kamran

    Amino acids

    2022  Volume 54, Issue 9, Page(s) 1275–1285

    Abstract: The emergence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria is a major challenge for antimicrobial chemotherapy. Concerning this issue, antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have been presented as novel promising antibiotics. Our previous de novo designed melittin- ... ...

    Abstract The emergence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria is a major challenge for antimicrobial chemotherapy. Concerning this issue, antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have been presented as novel promising antibiotics. Our previous de novo designed melittin-derived peptides (MDP1 and MDP2) indicated their potential as peptide drug leads. Accordingly, this study was aimed to evaluate the kinetics of activity, toxicity, and stability of MDP1 and MDP2 as well as determination of their structures. The killing kinetics of MDP1 and MDP2 demonstrate that all bacterial strains were rapidly killed. MDP1 and MDP2 were ca. 100- and 26.6-fold less hemolytic than melittin and found to be respectively 72.9- and 41.6-fold less cytotoxic than melittin on the HEK293 cell line. MDP1 and MDP2 showed 252- and 132-fold improvement in their therapeutic index in comparison to melittin. MDP1 and MDP2 sustained their activities in the presence of human plasma and were found to be ca. four to eightfold more stable than melittin. Spectropolarimetry analysis of MDP1 and MDP2 indicates that the peptides adopt an alpha-helical structure predominantly. According to the fast killing kinetics, significant therapeutic index, and high stability of MDP1, it could be considered as a drug lead in a mouse model of septicemia infections.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Anti-Bacterial Agents/chemistry ; Antimicrobial Peptides ; HEK293 Cells ; Humans ; Kinetics ; Melitten/chemistry ; Melitten/pharmacology ; Mice ; Microbial Sensitivity Tests ; Peptides/chemistry ; Therapeutic Index
    Chemical Substances Anti-Bacterial Agents ; Antimicrobial Peptides ; Peptides ; Melitten (20449-79-0)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-07-02
    Publishing country Austria
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1121341-3
    ISSN 1438-2199 ; 0939-4451
    ISSN (online) 1438-2199
    ISSN 0939-4451
    DOI 10.1007/s00726-022-03180-2
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