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Rafiee A, Mohammadizadeh F. Association of Lymphovascular Space Invasion (LVSI) with Histological Tumor Grade and Myometrial Invasion in Endometrial Carcinoma: A Review Study. Adv Biomed Res 2023; 12:159. [PMID: 37564444 PMCID: PMC10410422 DOI: 10.4103/abr.abr_52_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2023] [Revised: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023] Open
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Endometrial carcinoma is one of the most frequent gynecological cancers in developed countries. Lymphovascular space invasion (LVSI), histological grade, and myometrial invasion (MMI) are important prognostic factors of endometrial carcinoma. LVSI is considered an independent poor prognostic factor in endometrial carcinoma. Based on the importance of LVSI, this study aimed to discuss the association of LVSI with tumor grade and MMI. A search of PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Cochrane Library was carried out to collect related studies. Consequently, most studies showed that LVSI is significantly associated with higher histologic grade and deep MMI.
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- Azita Rafiee
- Pathologist, Iranian Medical and Pathology Laboratory, Zahedan, Iran
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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Many dental procedures are considered aerosol-generating procedures that may put the dental operator and patients at risk for cross-infection due to contamination from nasal secretions and saliva. This aerosol, depending on the size of the particles, may stay suspended in the air for hours. The primary objective of the study was to characterize the size and concentrations of particles emitted from 7 different dental procedures, as well as estimate the contribution of the nasal and salivary fluids of the patient to the microbiota in the emitted bioaerosol. This cross-sectional study was conducted in an open-concept dental clinic with multiple operators at the same time. Particle size characterization and mass and particle concentrations were done by using 2 direct reading instruments: Dust-Trak DRX (Model 8534) and optical particle sizer (Model 3330). Active bioaerosol sampling was done before and during procedures. Bayesian modeling (SourceTracker2) of long-reads of the 16S ribosomal DNA was used to estimate the contribution of the patients’ nasal and salivary fluids to the bioaerosol. Aerosols in most dental procedures were sub-PM1 dominant. Orthodontic debonding and denture adjustment consistently demonstrated more particles in the PM1, PM2.5, PM4, and PM10 ranges. The microbiota in bioaerosol samples were significantly different from saliva and nasal samples in both membership and abundance (P < 0.05) but not different from preoperative ambient air samples. A median of 80.15% of operator exposure was attributable to sources other than the patients’ salivary or nasal fluids. Median operator’s exposure from patients’ fluids ranged from 1.45% to 2.75%. Corridor microbiota showed more patients’ nasal bioaerosols than oral bioaerosols. High-volume saliva ejector and saliva ejector were effective in reducing bioaerosol escape. Patient nasal and salivary fluids are minor contributors to the operator’s bioaerosol exposure, which has important implications for COVID-19. Control of bioaerosolization of nasal fluids warrants further investigation.
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- A Rafiee
- Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Orszaghova J, Wolgamot H, Draper S, Taylor PH, Rafiee A. Onset and limiting amplitude of yaw instability of a submerged three-tethered buoy. Proc Math Phys Eng Sci 2020; 476:20190762. [PMID: 32269491 DOI: 10.1098/rspa.2019.0762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2019] [Accepted: 02/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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In this paper the dynamics of a submerged axi-symmetric wave energy converter are studied, through mathematical models and wave basin experiments. The device is disk-shaped and taut-moored via three inclined tethers which also act as a power take-off. We focus on parasitic yaw motion, which is excited parametrically due to coupling with heave. Assuming linear hydrodynamics throughout, but considering both linear and nonlinear tether geometry, governing equations are derived in 6 degrees of freedom (DOF). From the linearized equations, all motions, apart from yaw, are shown to be contributing to the overall power absorption. At higher orders, the yaw governing equation can be recast into a classical Mathieu equation (linear in yaw), or a nonlinear Mathieu equation with cubic damping and stiffness terms. The well-known stability diagram for the classical Mathieu equation allows prediction of onset/occurrence of yaw instability. From the nonlinear Mathieu equation, we develop an approximate analytical solution for the amplitude of the unstable motions. Comparison with regular wave experiments confirms the utility of both models for making relevant predictions. Additionally, irregular wave tests are analysed whereby yaw instability is successfully correlated to the amount of parametric excitation and linear damping. This study demonstrates the importance of considering all modes of motion in design, not just the power-producing ones. Our simplified 1 DOF yaw model provides fundamental understanding of the presence and severity of the instability. The methodology could be applied to other wave-activated devices.
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- J Orszaghova
- Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, University of Western Australia, WA 6009, Australia.,Wave Energy Research Centre, University of Western Australia, WA 6009, Australia
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- Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, University of Western Australia, WA 6009, Australia.,Wave Energy Research Centre, University of Western Australia, WA 6009, Australia
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- Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, University of Western Australia, WA 6009, Australia.,Wave Energy Research Centre, University of Western Australia, WA 6009, Australia
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- Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, University of Western Australia, WA 6009, Australia
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- Carnegie Clean Energy Ltd, 21 North Mole Drive, North Fremantle, WA 6159, Australia
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Rafiee A, Riazi-Rad F, Alimohammadian MH, Gazori T, Fatemi SMR, Havaskary M. Hydrogel nanoparticle encapsulated plasmid as a suitable gene delivery system. CYTOL GENET+ 2015. [DOI: 10.3103/s0095452715020097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Mokhtari M, Tavakkoli H, Rafiee A, Dibaj R. Assessment of relationship between active ulcerative colitis and cytomegalovirus infection among Iranian patients. Adv Biomed Res 2012; 1:19. [PMID: 23210078 PMCID: PMC3507017 DOI: 10.4103/2277-9175.98118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2011] [Accepted: 02/18/2012] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION It has been previously reported that ulcerative colitis (UC) could be associated with cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection. There is controversy among different studies; however, this study is conducted in Isfahan. We evaluated the frequency distribution of CMV infection in Iranian patients with active UC comparison to normal individuals. MATERIALS AND METHODS This case-control study was conducted on 22 patients with active UC and 22 age- and sex-matched controls (F: M = 1). Samples were taken from colonoscopic specimens and tested with sensitive primers of the CMV using the polymerase chain reaction method, the most sensitive method for detecting CMV infection. RESULTS Patients and controls were similar in age (35.9 ± 11.03 years in the case and 40.8 ± 11.3 years in the control group) P=0.153. CMV DNA was found in 13.6% of the subjects in each group; therefore, total percentage of CMV infection was 13.6%. Six cases with CMV infection were three males and three females with age of 38.5 ± 11.02 years (compared to 38.3 ± 11.5 years in noninfected subjects P=0.968). CONCLUSION In our study, Iranian patients with active UC did not have a higher rate of CMV infection than controls.
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- Mojgan Mokhtari
- Department of Pathology, Isfahan University of Medical Science, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Isfahan University of Medical Science, Isfahan, Iran
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- Master Science of Medical Microbiology, Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Science, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Pathology, Isfahan University of Medical Science, Isfahan, Iran
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Nikje MMA, Rafiee A, Haghshenas M. Epoxidation of polybutadiene using in situ generated dimethyl dioxirane (DMD) in the presence of tetra-n-butyl ammonium bromide. Des Monomers Polym 2012. [DOI: 10.1163/156855506777351009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Rafiee A, Fatemi SMR, Jamili S, Ajdari S, Riazi-rad F, Memarnejadian A, Alimohammadian MH. Cloning, Expression and Characterization of Zebra Fish Ferroportin in Hek 293T Cell Line. Iran J Public Health 2012; 41:79-86. [PMID: 23113126 PMCID: PMC3481666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2011] [Accepted: 12/12/2011] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Ferroportin (Fpn), a regulator of iron homeostasis is a conserved membrane protein that exports iron across the enterocytes, macrophages and hepatocytes into the blood circulation. Fpn has also critical influence on survival of microorganisms whose growth is dependent upon iron, thus preparation of Fpn is needed to study the role of iron in immunity and pathogenesis of micoorganisms. METHODS To prepare and characterize a recombinant ferroportin, total RNA was extracted from Indian zebrafish duodenum, and used to synthesize cDNA by RT-PCR. PCR product was first cloned in Topo TA vector and then subcloned into the GFP expression vector pEGFP-N1. The final resulted plasmid (pEGFP-ZFpn) was used for expression of Fpn-EGFP protein in Hek 293T cells. RESULTS The expression was confirmed by appearance of fluorescence in Hek 293 T cells. Recombinant Fpn was further characterized by submission of its predicted amino acid sequences to the TMHMM V2.0 prediction server (hidden Markov model), NetOGlyc 3.1 and NetNGlyc 3.1 servers. The obtained Fpn from indian zebrafish also contained eight transmembrane domains with N- and C-termini inside the cytoplasm and harboured 78 O-glycosylated amino acids. CONCLUSION The recombinant Fpn from Indian zebra fish was successfully expressed in Hek 293 cell line. Although the discrepancy in two amino acids was observed in our produced Fpn and resulted in an additional O-glycosylation site, but had no effect on the topology of the protein compared to other Fpn described by other researchers. Therefore this construct can be used in future iron studies.
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- A Rafiee
- Dept. of Marine Biology, Sciences & Research Branch, Islamic Azad university, Hesarak, Tehran, Iran
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- Dept. of Marine Biology, Sciences & Research Branch, Islamic Azad university, Hesarak, Tehran, Iran
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- Dept. of Marine Biology, Sciences & Research Branch, Islamic Azad university, Hesarak, Tehran, Iran
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- Dept. of Immunology, Pasteur institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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- Dept. of Immunology, Pasteur institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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- Dept. of Hepatitis and Aids, Pasteur institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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- Dept. of Immunology, Pasteur institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran,Corresponding Author: Fax: +9821 66968857, E-mail address:
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the etiology of pediatric Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in a tertiary care hospital in north-west of Iran. Medical records of admitted children with CKD in Children's Hospital of Tabriz from 1999 to 2009 were studied retrospectively. CKD was defined as GFR less than 60 mL min(-1) 1.73 m2 for more than 3 month. The etiology of CKD was determined by clinical, biological, radiological and histopathological examination. During 10 years 115 children including 61 boys (53%) and 54 girls (47%) were studied. The mean age of patients was 8.1 +/- 3.53 years (range: 4 months to 14 years). Urological abnormalities were the most common cause of CKD (36.5%) followed by acquired glomerular diseases (23.5%), hereditary nephropathies (21.7%), unknown etiology (9.5%) and systemic diseases (6%). The most common urologic anomaly was vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) that accounted for 24.3% of total etiologies followed by obstructive uropathies. Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis was the most frequent glomerular disease and was responsible for 13.9% of patients. Nephronophtisis, cystinosis, infantile polycystic disease and congenital nephrotic syndrome were the most frequent hereditary nephropathies in a descending order. Frequency of parental consanguinity in patients with hereditary nephropathy was significantly higher than other patients (p = 0.001). High frequency of VUR in present study compared with developed countries necessitates more efforts for improving the management and follow up of urinary tract infections.
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- F Mortazavi
- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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