Ghrelin Does not Alter Aortic Intima-Media Thickness and Adipose Tissue Characteristics in Control and Obese Mice.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Many cancer cells show significant resistance to drugs that kill drug sensitive cancer cells and non-tumor cells and such resistance might be a consequence of the difference in metabolism. Therefore, studying the metabolism of drug resistant cancer cells and comparison with drug sensitive and normal cell lin...

journal_title：Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

authors： Motamedian E,Ghavami G,Sardari S

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) play an important role in bone health. Cadmium causes osteoporosis, but the exact mechanisms of its effect on MSCs are not known. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Rats were treated with cadmium chloride (40 mg/l) in drinking water for six weeks, and then the biochemical and mo...

journal_title：Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

authors： Abnosi MH,Golami S

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:The role of growth factors, including vascular endothelial growth factor of activated omentum on mitosis is clearly known, though not on all the aspects of in vitro oocyte maturation. This study was designed to assess the effect of activated-omental extract (AOE) on in vitro maturation (IVM) of rat cumulus-oo...

journal_title：Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

authors： Mesbah F,Pracha AD,Talaei-Khozani T,Bahmanpour S

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To study the effect of low-frequency vibration on bone marrow stromal cell differentiation and potential bone repair in vivo. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Forty New Zealand rabbits were randomly divided into five groups with eight rabbits in each group. For each group, bone defects were generated in the left humer...

journal_title：Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

authors： He S,Zhao W,Zhang L,Mi L,Du G,Sun C,Sun X

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE(S):Green tea (GT) is one of the most popular beverages worldwide whose beneficial effects on health have been demonstrated. Recent studies suggest that GT may contribute to reduction of cancer risk and progression. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of whole GT on urinary bladder chemical carci...

journal_title：Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

authors： Henriques A,Arantes-Rodrigues R,I Faustino-Rocha A,I Teixeira-Guedes C,Pinho-Oliveira J,Talhada D,H Teixeira J,Andrade A,Colaço B,N Paiva-Cardoso M,J Pires M,Mvd Ferreira A,M Nunes F,A Oliveira P

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE(S):Adeno-associated virus type 2 (AAV2) vectors are widely used for both experimental and clinical gene therapy. A recent research has shown that the performance of these vectors can be greatly improved by substitution of specific surface-exposed tyrosine residues with phenylalanines. In this study, a fast an...

journal_title：Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

authors： Ahmadiankia N,Neshati V,Neshati Z,Swildens J,de Vries AA

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Solid dispersion formulation is the most promising strategy to improve oral bioavailability of poorly water soluble drugs. The aim of this study was to compare the effect of polyvinylpyrrolidone K30 (PVP) and poloxamer-188 (PLX) as carrier in solid dispersion formulations of celecoxib (CLX). MATERIALS AND M...

journal_title：Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

authors： Homayouni A,Sadeghi F,Nokhodchi A,Varshosaz J,Garekani HA

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:Eupafolin, a major active component of Eupatorium perfoliatum L., has anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) is responsible for myocardial depression. A line of evidences revealed that LPS induces autophagy in cardiomyocytes injury. This study aims to evaluate the effects of ...

journal_title：Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

authors： Gao Y,Zhang Y,Fan Y

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between insulin resistance (IR) and leptin (LEP) gene polymorphisms in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS:From July 1, 2011 to August 1, 2011, patients who received chronic PD were chosen and divided into three groups (DM, high H...

journal_title：Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

authors： Cao L,Mou S,Fang W,Qi C,Chang X,Gu L,Qian J,Ni Z

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Hepatitis C is a major cause of liver failure worldwide. Current therapies applied for this disease are not fully effective and produce side effects in most cases. Non-structural protein 3 helicase (NS3) of HCV is one of the key enzymes in viral replication and infection. Therefore, this region is a promisin...

journal_title：Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

authors： Sadri M,Farajollahi MM,Sharifi Z

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:Interleukin-36 receptor antagonist (IL-36Ra) is a new member of the IL-1 family that exhibits anti-inflammatory activity in a variety of inflammatory and immune diseases. Our purpose was to determine the effect of IL-36Ra on liver injury in a mouse hepatitis model induced by concanavalin A (ConA). Materials...

journal_title：Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

authors： Peng X,Pan X,Tan J,Li Y,Li M

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:Neurodegeneration is an outcome of Methamphetamine (METH) abuse. Studies have emphasized on the neuroprotective properties of lithium. The current study is designed towards evaluating the role of Akt-1/GSK3 and CREB-BDNF signaling pathways in mediating lithium neuroprotection against METH-induced neurodegene...

journal_title：Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

authors： Mehrafza S,Kermanshahi S,Mostafidi S,Motaghinejad M,Motevalian M,Fatima S

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis), an intracellular pathogen, causes 1.5 million deaths globally. Bacilli Calmette-Guérin (BCG) is commonly administered to protect people against M. tuberculosis infection; however, there are some obstacles with this first-generation vaccine. DNA vaccines, the thir...

journal_title：Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

authors： Dalirfardouei R,Tafaghodi M,Meshkat Z,Najafi A,Gholoobi A,Nabavinia MS,Sajedifar S,Meshkat M,Badiee A,Ramezani M,Varasteh AR,Naderinasab M

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Seed of Cucumis sativus Linn. is one of the herbal remedies has been traditionally used for diabetes mellitus treatment. We studied the effect of hydroalcoholic and buthanolic extract obtained from C. sativus seeds in a model of streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic (type I) rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Norm...

journal_title：Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

authors： Minaiyan M,Zolfaghari B,Kamal A

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thromboangiitis obliterans (TAO) is a thrombotic-occlusive as well as an inflammatory peripheral vascular disease with unknown etiology. Recent evidence has supported the immunopathogenesis of the disease, however, the factors contributing to the altered immune function and vascular tissue inflammation are still uncle...

journal_title：Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

authors： Shapouri-Moghaddam A,Saeed Modaghegh MH,Rahimi HR,Ehteshamfar SM,Tavakol Afshari J

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Morphine is widely used to treat chronic pain. However, its utility is hindered by the development of tolerance to its analgesic effects. Despite the renowned beneficial effects of physical exercise on cognitive functions and signs of morphine withdrawal in morphine-dependent rats, little is known about the ...

journal_title：Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

authors： Shokraviyan M,Miladi-Gorji H,Vaezi GH

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Opioids and cannabinoids are two important compounds that have been shown to influence the activity of magnocellular neurons (MCNs) of supraoptic nucleus (SON). The interaction between opioidergic and cannabinoidergic systems in various structures of the brain and spinal cord is now well established, but not...

journal_title：Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

authors： Yousefpour M,Naderi N,Motamedi F

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:The aim of this study is to determine the therapeutic effects of pomegranate seed oil, which is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent, on ovarian-ischemia and reperfusion injury in rats. Materials and Methods:Fifty-six female albino Wistar rats were divided into 7 equal groups. Group 1; Sham Op...

journal_title：Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

authors： Yayla M,Cetin D,Adali Y,Kilicle PA,Toktay E

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE(S):Gastric cancer is the first and second leading cause of cancer related death in Iranian men and women, respectively. Gastric cancer management is based on the surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. In the present study, for the first time, the beneficial effect of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) aqueous extra...

journal_title：Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

authors： Bathaie SZ,Miri H,Mohagheghi MA,Mokhtari-Dizaji M,Shahbazfar AA,Hasanzadeh H

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:Chemotherapies used to treat colon cancer might often fail due to the emergence of chemoresistance and side effects. Escherichia coli Nissle 1917 (EcN) is a beneficial probiotic, whose molecular mechanisms in the prevention of colon cancer are yet to be fully understood. The present study assessed the anti-c...

journal_title：Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

authors： Alizadeh S,Esmaeili A,Omidi Y

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:Hyperuricemia is a risk for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, but the mechanism is ambiguous. Increased intestinal permeability is correlated with metabolic syndrome risk factors. Intestinal epithelial cells play a pivotal role in maintaining intestinal permeability. Uric acid is directly eliminated int...

journal_title：Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

authors： Ma C,Yang X,Lv Q,Yan Z,Chen Z,Xu D,Liu X,Yang W,Xing S

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:Cord blood (CB) is known as a valuable source of hematopoietic stem cells (HSC). Identifying strategies that enhance expansion and maintain engraftment and homing capacity of HSCs can improve transplant efficiency. In this study, we examined different culture conditions on ex vivo expansion and homing capaci...

journal_title：Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

authors： Mohammadali F,Abroun S,Atashi A

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE(S):Staphylococcus aureus is both a successful human commensal and a major pathogen. In this study we investigated the genetic diversity of 26 S. aureus isolates recovered from human skin and urinary tract infections. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Typing procedure for the studied S. aureus isolates was performed base...

journal_title：Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

authors： Talebi-Satlou R,Ahmadi M,Ghavam F,Saei HD

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Metastasis is the primary cause of mortality and morbidity among cancer patients and accounts for about 90% of cancer deaths. The most common types of treatment for cancer metastasis are chemotherapy and radiotherapy. However, such therapy has many serious side effects that could diminish the quality of life in patien...

journal_title：Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

authors： Ahmadiankia N

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:The aims of the present study were to investigate the expression of calcium sensing receptor (CaSR) at different times in acute myocardial infarction (AMI) rat myocardial tissue after mouse embryonic stem cells (mESCs) transplantation treatment and to assess its effects on apoptosis and oxidative stress of c...

journal_title：Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

authors： Yuan H,Yang G,Li S,Li L,Wei T,Song G,Luan H,Meng J,Wang Q,Yu Y,Sun J

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Asthma results from the interaction between genetic and environmental factors. ADAM33 gene on chromosome 20p13 is associated with asthma and airway hyperresponsiveness. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This is a case-control study, where four SNPs S1 (rs3918396), T1 (rs2280091), T2 (rs2280090), V4 (rs2787094) of ADAM3...

journal_title：Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

authors： Karimi MR,Faridhosseini R,Abbaszadegan MR,Azad FJ,Shirkani A,Riyahi A,Montazar M,Gholamin M

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In food industry, the inhibition of tyrosinase is very important, because this enzyme catalyzes the oxidation of phenolic compounds found in fruits and vegetables into quinones, which contribute in undesirable color and taste of fruits and vegetables. Teucrium polium L. var. gnaphalodes (Lamiaceae), a wild-g...

journal_title：Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

authors： Boghrati Z,Naseri M,Rezaie M,Pham N,Quinn RJ,Tayarani-Najaran Z,Iranshahi M

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Fumonisins are a group of toxic and carcinogenic mycotoxins, which contaminate the grains and their products. The aim of this study was to examine the apoptotic and proliferative activity of mouse gastric mucosa following administration of fumonisin B1 (FB1). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Twenty-nine female mice di...

journal_title：Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

authors： Alizadeh AM,Mohammadghasemi F,Zendehdel K,Kamyabi-Moghaddam Z,Tavassoli A,Amini-Najafi F,Khosravi A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Primary or adult type hypolactasia, the most common enzyme deficiency in the world, is due to reduced lactase activity in the intestinal cell after weaning. Lactase non-persistence is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait. A DNA variant, single nucleotide polymorphism C/T-13910 which is located on 13910 ...

journal_title：Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

authors： Alizadeh M,Sadr-Nabavi A

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a Gram-negative and aerobic rod bacterium that displays mucoid and non-mucoid phenotype. Mucoid strains secrete alginate, which is the main agent of biofilms in chronic P. aeruginosa infections, show high resistance to antibiotics; consequently, the biological disruption of mucoid P...

journal_title：Iranian journal of basic medical sciences

authors： Ghadam P,Akhlaghi F,Ali AA

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00