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Badrfam R, Zandifar A, Hajialigol A, Rashidian M, Schmidt NB, Morabito D, Qorbani M, Shahrestanaki E, Mehrabani Natanzi M. Efficacy of probiotic supplements in improving the symptoms of psychosis, anxiety, insomnia, and anorexia due to amphetamine and methamphetamine use: a randomized clinical trial. Psychopharmacology (Berl) 2024:10.1007/s00213-024-06577-x. [PMID: 38512593 DOI: 10.1007/s00213-024-06577-x] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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RATIONALE Changes in the density and diversity of gut microbiota in chronic use of methamphetamine have been mentioned as contributors to psychotic and anxiety symptoms, sleep problems, and loss of appetite. OBJECTIVE In this placebo-controlled clinical trial, we investigated the effect of the probiotic Lactobacillus Acidophilus in improving psychiatric symptoms among hospitalized patients with chronic methamphetamine use along with psychotic symptoms. METHODS 60 inpatients with a history of more than 3 years of methamphetamine use, were randomly assigned to one of two groups receiving either a probiotic capsule or placebo along with risperidone for 8 weeks based on a simple randomization method. In weeks 0, 4, and 8, patients were evaluated using the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS), Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Simple Appetite Nutritional Questionnaire (SANQ), and Body Mass Index (BMI). RESULTS Compared to the control group, patients receiving probiotics had better sleep quality, greater appetite, and higher body mass index (there were significant interaction effects of group and time at Week 8 in these variables (t = -3.32, B = -1.83, p = .001, d = 0.89), (t = 10.50, B = 2.65, p <.001, d = 1.25) and (t = 3.40, B = 0.76, p <.001, d = 0.30), respectively. In terms of the improvement of psychotic and anxiety symptoms, there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS The use of probiotics was associated with improved sleep quality, increased appetite, and increased body mass index in patients with chronic methamphetamine use. Conducting more definitive clinical trials with larger sample sizes and longer-term follow-up of cases is recommended.
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- Rahim Badrfam
- Department of Psychiatry, Imam Hossein Hospital, School of Medicine, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Alborz, Iran
- Non-communicable Diseases Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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- Department of Psychiatry, Imam Hossein Hospital, School of Medicine, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Alborz, Iran.
- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran.
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- Alborz Office of Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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- Alborz Office of Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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- Department of Psychology, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, USA
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- Non-communicable Diseases Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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- Non-communicable Diseases Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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- Evidence-Based Phytotherapy and Complementary Medicine Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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Zandifar A, Mousavi S, Schmidt NB, Badrfam R, Seif E, Qorbani M, Mehrabani Natanzi M. Efficacy of vitamins B1 and B6 as an adjunctive therapy to lithium in bipolar-I disorder: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, clinical trial. J Affect Disord 2024; 345:103-111. [PMID: 37866735 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2023.10.121] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2023] [Revised: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND The use of adjunctive therapy for bipolar disorder is increasingly considered to increase the efficacy of standard treatments. In this randomized clinical trial, we evaluated the effect of vitamins B1 and B6 in separate treatment arms on mood symptoms, cognitive status, and sleep quality in hospitalized patients with bipolar disorder in manic episodes. METHOD In addition to receiving standard lithium treatment, participants (N = 66) were randomized to one of three conditions: 100 mg of vitamin B1, 40 mg of vitamin B6, or placebo. Outcomes were assessed one and 8 weeks of daily treatment, including the Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Scale (PSQI), and Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). This study was performed between December 2020 and September 2021 based on the registration code number IRCT20200307046712N1. RESULTS Vitamin B6 had a significant effect (P value < 0.025 as significant) on mood improvement compared to placebo (F (1, 27.42) = 30.25, P < 0.001, r = 0.72), but vitamin B1 had no significant effect on mood improvement compared to Placebo (F (1/35.68) = 4.76, P = 0.036, r = 0.34). The contrasts between groups on PSQI showed a significant effect (P value < 0.025 as significant) of vitamin B6 over placebo for sleep status improvement (F (1/32.91) = 16.24, P < 0.001, r = 0.57) and also a significant effect of vitamin B1 over placebo (F (1/41.21) = 13.32, P < 0.001, r = 0.49). CONCLUSIONS The use of vitamin B6 as an adjunctive therapy to lithium can be associated with the improvement of mood symptoms in patients with bipolar disorder in the midst of a manic episode.
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- Atefeh Zandifar
- Department of Psychiatry, Imam Hossein Hospital, School of Medicine, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran; Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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- Research Committee, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Alborz, Iran
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran.
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- Research Committee, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Alborz, Iran
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- Non-communicable Diseases Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran; Chronic Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Evidence-BASED Phytotherapy and Complementary Medicine Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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Khodaii Z, Mardi S, Mardi P, Natanzi MM. Adjunctive role of Q10 with Ligilactobacillus salivarius, and Lactiplantibacillus plantarum probiotic Bacteria on the HEp-2 cells viability and adhesion of Streptococcus mutans. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2023; 13:1053230. [PMID: 37187472 PMCID: PMC10175631 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2023.1053230] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023] Open
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Objective Various studies have indicated the application of Coenzyme Q10 and probiotic bacteria such as Ligilactobacillus salivarius (L. salivarius) and Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (L. plantarum) in combating periodontal disease. Considering the positive effect of these two on oral health, and the destructive effect of S. mutans, in this study, we investigate the outcomes of the administration of probiotics and Q10 on infected HEp-2 cell viability and S. mutans adhesion in different settings. Methods A 3-week-old human epidermoid laryngeal (HEp-2) cell line was cultured and exposed to two different probiotics and 3 different doses of Q10 doses. Samples were contaminated by S. mutans immediately (therapeutic setting) and after 3 hours (preventive setting). Eventually, the viability of HEp-2 cells was investigated by MTT. Also, the number of adhered S. mutans was explored by direct and indirect adhesion assays. Results L. plantarum and L. salivarius protect epithelial cells against S. mutans in both therapeutic and preventive settings, albeit not fully. In contrast, Q10 completely preserves the viability of infected Her HEp-2 cells at all concentrations. The effects of the coexistence of Q10 and probiotics were not quite equal, among which L. salivarius and 5 μg of Q10 form the best results. The microscopic adherence assay of S. mutans revealed that samples containing Q10 had significantly lower adhesion of probiotics and S. mutans to HEp-2 cells. Similarly, plates containing L. salivarius with 5μg or L. plantarum with 1μg Q10 or sole presence of L. salivarius had the lowest S. mutans adherence among others. Also, L. salivarius with 5μg Q10 had one of the highest probiotic adherences. Conclusion In conclusion, co-administration of Q10 and probiotics especially in presence of L. salivarius with 5μg Q10 could have remarkable effects on HEp-2 cell viability, S. mutans, and probiotic adherence. Nevertheless, our study, for the first time, showed that Q10 might have an anti-bacterial activity by suppressing the adhesion of tested bacteria to HEp-2 cells. This hypothesis, if correct, suggests that due to their different mechanisms, co-prescription of Q10 and probiotics may lead to better clinical responses, especially in the mentiond dose.
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- Zohreh Khodaii
- Dietary Supplements and Probiotic Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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- Dietary Supplements and Probiotic Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
- Evidence-based Phytotherapy And Complementary Medicine Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
- *Correspondence: Mahboobeh Mehrabani Natanzi,
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Khodaii Z, Mehrabani Natanzi M, Khalighfard S, Ghandian Zanjan M, Gharghi M, Khori V, Amiriani T, Rahimkhani M, Alizadeh AM. Novel targets in rectal cancer by considering lncRNA-miRNA-mRNA network in response to Lactobacillus acidophilus consumption: a randomized clinical trial. Sci Rep 2022; 12:9168. [PMID: 35654932 PMCID: PMC9163174 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-13297-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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We aimed to explore the lncRNA-miR-mRNA network in response to Lactobacillus acidophilus (L. acidophilus) consumption in rectal cancer patients. The candidate miRs were first taken from the GEO and TCGA databases. We constructed the lncRNA-miR-mRNA network using the high-throughput sequencing data. At last, we created a heatmap based on the experimental data to show the possible correlation of the selected targets. The expression levels of selected targets were measured in the samples of 107 rectal cancer patients undergoing placebo and probiotic consumption and 10 noncancerous subjects using Real-Time PCR. Our analysis revealed a group of differentially expressed 12 miRs and 11 lncRNAs, and 12 genes in rectal cancer patients. A significant expression increase of the selected tumor suppressor miRs, lncRNAs, and genes and a substantial expression decrease of the selected oncomiRs, onco-lncRNAs, and oncogenes were obtained after the probiotic consumption compared to the placebo group. There is a strong correlation between some network components, including miR-133b and IGF1 gene, miR-548ac and MSH2 gene, and miR-21 and SMAD4 gene. In rectal cancer patients, L. acidophilus consumption was associated with improved expression of the lncRNA-miR-mRNA network, which may provide novel monitoring and therapeutic approaches.
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- Zohreh Khodaii
- Dietary Supplements and Probiotic Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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- Evidence-Based Phytotherapy and Complementary Medicine Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
- Division of Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Ischemic Disorders Research Center, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Ischemic Disorders Research Center, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Ischemic Disorders Research Center, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Ischemic Disorders Research Center, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
- Breast Disease Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Mehrabani Natanzi M, Soleimanifard F, Haddad Kashani H, Azadchehr MJ, Mirzaei A, Khodaii Z. The effect of calcium on the adhesion of Streptococcus mutans to Human Gingival Epithelial Cells in the presence of probiotic bacteria Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactobacillus salivarius. Gene Reports 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.genrep.2020.100710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Khodaii Z, Zadeh MN, Kamali J, Mehrabani Natanzi M. Enhanced iron absorption from lactic acid fermented bread (an in vivo/ex vivo study). Gene Reports 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.genrep.2019.100389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Khodaii Z, Afrasiabi S, Hashemi SA, Ardeshirylajimi A, Natanzi MM. Accelerated wound healing process in rat by probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri derived ointment. J Basic Clin Physiol Pharmacol 2019; 30:jbcpp-2018-0150. [PMID: 31136300 DOI: 10.1515/jbcpp-2018-0150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [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: 08/21/2018] [Accepted: 02/15/2019] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Background Antioxidant agents have positive effects on wound healing process and on the other hand probiotics also have great antioxidation or oxidation-resistance properties. Methods In this study, we investigated the effects of Lactobacillus reuteri derived ointment as a probiotic bacterium on the wound healing process using a full-thickness rat skin model. The wound diameter and contraction percent measurement, histopathological examination, and myeloperoxidase (MPO) enzyme activity evaluation were carried out during the period of study. Results Amount of deposit collagen was significantly increased; epithelization speed and epidermis production were also observed in the ointment-treated group, while the inflammation rate was also significantly lower than the control group. In addition, a significant reduction in the activity of enzyme MPO was also detected in the ointment-treated group. Conclusions According to the results, probiotic ointment effectively accelerates the wound healing process and it can be used as a promising drug for wound dressing application.
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- Zohreh Khodaii
- Dietary Supplements and Probiotic Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Eshteraki Blvd. Baghestan, Karaj 9779453, Iran, Phone: +98 2634336007, Fax:+98 2634319188.,Department of Biochemistry, Genetics and Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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- Dietary Supplements and Probiotic Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Eshteraki Blvd. Baghestan, Karaj 9779453, Iran, Phone: +98 2634336007, Fax:+98 2634319188.,Department of Biochemistry, Genetics and Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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Mehrabani Natanzi M, Emampour M, Mirzaei A, Kalantar E, Khodaii Z. Protective Activity of Probiotic Bacteria Against Candida albicans: An In Vitro Study. Int J Enteric Pathog 2018. [DOI: 10.15171/ijep.2018.28] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Khodaii Z, Ghaderian SMH, Natanzi MM. Probiotic Bacteria and their Supernatants Protect Enterocyte Cell Lines from Enteroinvasive Escherichia coli (EIEC) Invasion. Int J Mol Cell Med 2017; 6:183-189. [PMID: 29682490 PMCID: PMC5898642 DOI: 10.22088/acadpub.bums.6.3.183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2017] [Accepted: 09/11/2017] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Probiotic microorganisms have attracted a growing interest for prevention and therapy of gastrointestinal disorders. Many probiotic strains have been shown to inhibit growth and metabolic activity of enteropathogenic bacteria as well as their adhesion and invasion to intestinal cells. In the present study, we evaluated the interference of bacteria-free supernatants (BFS) of cultures belonging to sixteen strains of lactobacilli and bifidobacteria, with invasion of enteroinvasive Escherichia coli (EIEC) strain, using human colonic adenocarcinoma cell lines, T84 and Caco2 cells. To assess invasion of Caco-2 and T84 cells by EIEC, and measure the number of pathogens inside the enterocytes, the gentamicin protection assay was conducted. In addition, three different invasion inhibition assays were designed; namely co-incubation, pre-incubation and treatment with the BFS of probiotics. Data obtained and theoretical calculation showed that the most effective assay in the prevention of pathogen invasion was treatment with BFS. Besides, co-incubation assay was more valid than pre-incubation assay in invasion prevention.The obtained results suggest that probiotics may produce some metabolites that strongly prevent invasion of enteroinvasive E.coli into the small and large intestine. Also, probiotics are able to compete with or exclude pathogen invasion.
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- Zohreh Khodaii
- Dietary supplements and Probiotic Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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Dehghan MH, Soltani J, Farnad M, Kalantar E, Kamalinejad M, Khodaii Z, Hatami S, Mehrabani Natanzi M. Characterization of an Antimicrobial Extract from Elaeagnus angustifolia. Int J Enteric Pathog 2014. [DOI: 10.17795/ijep20157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Darabi P, Goudarzvand M, Mehrabani Natanzi M, Khodaii Z. Antibacterial Activity of Probiotic Bacteria Isolated From Broiler Feces and Commercial Strains. Int J Enteric Pathog 2014. [DOI: 10.17795/ijep18877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Ghaderian SMH, Mehrabani Natanzi M, Goudarzvand M, Khodaii Z. Probiotic Therapy, What is the most Effective Method for Host Protection Against Enteric Pathogen. Int J Enteric Pathog 2013. [DOI: 10.17795/ijep13289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Khodaii Z, Mehrabani Natanzi M, Naseri MH, Goudarzvand M, Dodson H, M. Snelling A. Phytase Activity of Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Dairy and Pharmaceutical Probiotic Products. Int J Enteric Pathog 2013. [DOI: 10.17795/ijep9359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Moghadam AM, Natanzi MM, Djalali M, Saedisomeolia A, Javanbakht MH, Saboor-Yaraghi AA, Zareei M. Relationship between blood donors' iron status and their age, body mass index and donation frequency. SAO PAULO MED J 2013; 131:377-83. [PMID: 24346776 PMCID: PMC10871822 DOI: 10.1590/1516-3180.2013.1316554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2012] [Revised: 01/25/2013] [Accepted: 02/22/2013] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE Regular blood donation may decrease body iron storage and lead to anemia. The aim here was to evaluate the iron status of Iranian male blood donors and the impact of age, body mass index (BMI) and donation frequency over one year, on iron status indices. DESIGN AND SETTING Cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical study at Tehran Blood Transfusion Center, Tehran, Iran. METHODS Between July and September 2011, 117 male blood donors were selected and divided into four groups according to their frequency of blood donation. Thirty male non-donors were also recruited as controls after adjusting for age, weight, height, smoking habits and monthly income. Iron status indices and some criteria such as general health and dietary measurements were determined among all subjects. RESULTS The values of the iron-related parameters were significantly lower among donors than among non-donors. Only total iron binding capacity (TIBC) was found to be significantly higher among different donor groups than in the controls. A significant positive correlation was observed between age and serum ferritin (SF) only among the donors who had donated once within the preceding year. The iron status indices did not show any significant relationship with BMI among donors or non-donors. CONCLUSION A donation frequency of more than twice a year had a significant influence on iron-related parameters. Therefore, without annual measurement of these parameters, further phlebotomies may lead to iron deficiency and donor rejection in the future.
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- Ali Malekshahi Moghadam
- DVM. Researcher, Department of Nutrition and Biochemistry, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- MSc. Doctoral Student, Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- PhD. Professor of Biochemistry, Department of Nutrition and Biochemistry, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- PhD. Assistant Professor, Department of Nutrition and Biochemistry, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- MD, PhD. Researcher, Department of Nutrition and Biochemistry, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- PhD. Associate Professor, Department of Nutrition and Biochemistry, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- BSc. Laboratory Technician, Department of Nutrition and Biochemistry, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Sharifi R, Rastegar H, Kamalinejad M, Dehpour AR, Tavangar SM, Paknejad M, Mehrabani Natanzi M, Ghannadian N, Akbari M, Pasalar P. Effect of topical application of silymarin (Silybum marianum) on excision wound healing in albino rats. Acta Med Iran 2012; 50:583-588. [PMID: 23165806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023] Open
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Silymarin, an extract from Silybum marianum, has been shown to have antioxidant properties. However, there is no scientific report on wound healing activity of the silymarin. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of topical administration of silymarin on excision wound healing in rats. Excision wounds were made on the back of rats. Rats were divided into three groups, as control, vehicle, and treatment. Vehicle and treatment groups received polyethylene glycol and silymarin dissolved in polyethylene glycol, respectively. The control group did not receive any treatment. The wound tissues were removed on 5th, 10th and 15th day for histopathological analysis and total collagen determination by hydroxyproline assay. Results showed that silymarin increased epithelialization and decreased inflammation but did not have any effect on percentage of wound contraction, collagenization and hydroxyproline levels. It was concluded that silymarin can significantly stimulate epithelialization and reduce inflammation in full-thickness wounds in rats.
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- Roya Sharifi
- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Mehrabani Natanzi M, Pasalar P, Kamalinejad M, Dehpour AR, Tavangar SM, Sharifi R, Ghanadian N, Rahimi-Balaei M, Gerayesh-Nejad S. Effect of aqueous extract of Elaeagnus angustifolia fruit on experimental cutaneous wound healing in rats. Acta Med Iran 2012; 50:589-596. [PMID: 23165807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023] Open
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The present study was conducted to investigate the histological changes and wound healing effect of aqueous extract of Elaeagnus angustifolia. After creating full-thickness skin wounds on the back of 45 male Sprague-Dawley rats they were randomly divided into three groups. Treated group received the extract, positive control group were treated with mupirocin ointment 2% and control group did not receive any treatment. Wound healing rates were calculated on days 3, 5, 8, 10, 12 and 15 post-wounding and the wound tissues were harvested at 5, 10, and 15 days for histological analysis and hydroxyproline content measurement. The results indicated a significant increase in the percentage of wound contraction and hydroxyproline content in the treated group comparing to the control and positive control groups. A significant increase in the assigned histological scores was observed at 10 and 15 days in the treated and positive control groups compared to the control group. The results demonstrate that aqueous extract of Elaeagnus angustifolia accelerates cutaneous wound healing, and its effect may be due to the increased re-epithelialization and collagen deposition in wound and so it can be considered as a therapeutic agent for wound healing.
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