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Rajaei A, Dehghan P, Emtiazi N, Afzalnia A, Farsad F, Hosseinian SM. Microvascular Changes Are Associated with Proteinuria and EMG Changes in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Using Video Capillaroscopy. Ann Vasc Dis 2024; 17:15-20. [PMID: 38628932 PMCID: PMC11018102 DOI: 10.3400/avd.oa.23-00066] [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: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/19/2023] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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Objectives: Video capillaroscopy is a diagnostic method for evaluating microvascular changes in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This study evaluated microvascular changes, including microvascular architecture, capillary distribution (morphology and density), and angiogenesis conditions in T2DM patients via video capillaroscopy. Methods: A total of 256 patients with T2DM enrolled in this study. Based on electromyography (EMG)-nerve conduction velocity results, patients were divided into patients with normal and abnormal EMG. Microalbuminuria was assessed using biochemical urine analysis. Finally, video capillaroscopy was performed to evaluate changes in microvascular architecture, capillary distribution, and angiogenesis status. Results: The differences between microalbuminuria in patients with normal and abnormal EMG were not significant. Other microvascular changes were not significant between normal and abnormal EMG groups. The patients with greater microalbuminuria were at risk of abnormal EMG 2.8 times higher than those with fewer microalbuminuria (odds ratio = 2.804; 1.034-7.601). However, EMG is not a risk factor for microvascular architecture alternation in T2DM (odds ratio = 1.069; 0.323-3.546). Conclusions: Microvascular alternations are common in T2DM and early detection of these changes could help to avoid the progress of nephropathic complications. Also, video capillaroscopy provides a promising diagnostic method for the detection of microvascular alternations in T2DM.
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- Alireza Rajaei
- Rheumatology Department, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Radiology Department, Taleghani Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pathology, Firoozgar Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Rajaei Cardiovascular, Medical and Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Rheumatology Department, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Dehghaniathar R, Moradi A, Emtiazi N. Testicular neuroendocrine tumor in a 32-year-old man: A case report. Clin Case Rep 2024; 12:e8620. [PMID: 38444924 PMCID: PMC10912097 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.8620] [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: 01/03/2024] [Revised: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024] Open
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Key Clinical Message A 32-year-old male with painful scrotal swelling who underwent radical orchiectomy and was diagnosed with a testicular neuroendocrine tumor. Determining whether testicular neuroendocrine tumor is primary or metastasis from another origin is crucial. Abstract Testicular neuroendocrine tumors (TNET) are one of the rarest human neoplasms, with about 132 identified cases until 2015. Testicular neuroendocrine tumors are frequently manifest with painless scrotal swelling or mass. In this study, we present a 32-year-old male with a chief complaint of painful progressive swelling of the right testicle without any history of trauma. All laboratory tests were within the normal range. Ultrasound revealed two hyper-vascular masses in the right testicle. Computed tomography was performed, and patients had no evidence of metastases. The patient underwent right radical orchiectomy, and a histopathological examination diagnosed the specimen with a well-differentiated testicular neuroendocrine tumor. Because of the rarity of TNET, there are many controversial issues in the treatment, especially in cases with metastatic TNET. Determining whether testicular neuroendocrine tumor is primary or metastasis from another origin is crucial. Further studies are required to achieve optimum treatment for TNET.
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- Reza Dehghaniathar
- Department of Urology, Firoozgar Hospital, School of MedicineIran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Department of Urology, Firoozgar Hospital, School of MedicineIran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Department of Pathology, Firoozgar Hospital, School of MedicineIran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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Kalantari L, Ghotbabadi ZR, Gholipour A, Ehymayed HM, Najafiyan B, Amirlou P, Yasamineh S, Gholizadeh O, Emtiazi N. A state-of-the-art review on the NRF2 in Hepatitis virus-associated liver cancer. Cell Commun Signal 2023; 21:318. [PMID: 37946175 PMCID: PMC10633941 DOI: 10.1186/s12964-023-01351-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023] Open
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According to a paper released and submitted to WHO by IARC scientists, there would be 905,700 new cases of liver cancer diagnosed globally in 2020, with 830,200 deaths expected as a direct result. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) hepatitis C virus (HCV), and hepatitis D virus (HDV) all play critical roles in the pathogenesis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), despite the rising prevalence of HCC due to non-infectious causes. Liver cirrhosis and HCC are devastating consequences of HBV and HCV infections, which are widespread worldwide. Associated with a high mortality rate, these infections cause about 1.3 million deaths annually and are the primary cause of HCC globally. In addition to causing insertional mutations due to viral gene integration, epigenetic alterations and inducing chronic immunological dysfunction are all methods by which these viruses turn hepatocytes into cancerous ones. While expanding our knowledge of the illness, identifying these pathways also give possibilities for novel diagnostic and treatment methods. Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2) activation is gaining popularity as a treatment option for oxidative stress (OS), inflammation, and metabolic abnormalities. Numerous studies have shown that elevated Nrf2 expression is linked to HCC, providing more evidence that Nrf2 is a critical factor in HCC. This aberrant Nrf2 signaling drives cell proliferation, initiates angiogenesis and invasion, and imparts drug resistance. As a result, this master regulator may be a promising treatment target for HCC. In addition, the activation of Nrf2 is a common viral effect that contributes to the pathogenesis, development, and chronicity of virus infection. However, certain viruses suppress Nrf2 activity, which is helpful to the virus in maintaining cellular homeostasis. In this paper, we discussed the influence of Nrf2 deregulation on the viral life cycle and the pathogenesis associated with HBV and HCV. We summed up the mechanisms for the modulation of Nrf2 that are deregulated by these viruses. Moreover, we describe the molecular mechanism by which Nrf2 is modulated in liver cancer, liver cancer stem cells (LCSCs), and liver cancer caused by HBV and HCV. Video Abstract.
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- Leila Kalantari
- School of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Nanotechnology Research Institute, School of Chemical Engineering, Babol Noshirvani University of Technology, Babol, Iran
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Science, Shiraz, Iran
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- Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pathology, Firoozgar Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Meng X, Eslami Y, Derafsh E, Saihood A, Emtiazi N, Yasamineh S, Gholizadeh O, Pecho RDC. Correction: The roles of different microRNAs in the regulation of cholesterol in viral hepatitis. Cell Commun Signal 2023; 21:254. [PMID: 37735676 PMCID: PMC10515047 DOI: 10.1186/s12964-023-01325-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/23/2023] Open
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- Xuan Meng
- Hepatobiliary Surgery Department, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, China
- Jiangsu Center for the Collaboration and Innovation of Cancer Biotherapy, Cancer Institute, Xuzhou Medical College, Xuzhou, 221002, Jiangsu, China
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- Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Windsor University, School of Medicine, St. Kitts, Canada
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine, University of Al-Qadisiyah, Baqubah, Iraq
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- Department of Pathology, Firoozgar Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Young Researchers and Elite Club, Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Bacteriology and Virology, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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Meng X, Eslami Y, Derafsh E, Saihood A, Emtiazi N, Yasamineh S, Gholizadeh O, Pecho RDC. The roles of different microRNAs in the regulation of cholesterol in viral hepatitis. Cell Commun Signal 2023; 21:231. [PMID: 37710249 PMCID: PMC10500852 DOI: 10.1186/s12964-023-01250-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023] Open
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Cholesterol plays a significant role in stabilizing lipid or membrane rafts, which are specific cellular membrane structures. Cholesterol is involved in numerous cellular processes, including regulating virus entry into the host cell. Multiple viruses have been shown to rely on cholesterol for virus entry and/or morphogenesis. Research indicates that reprogramming of the host's lipid metabolism is associated with hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections in the progression to severe liver disease for viruses that cause chronic hepatitis. Moreover, knowing the precise mode of viral interaction with target cells sheds light on viral pathogenesis and aids in the development of vaccines and therapeutic targets. As a result, the area of cholesterol-lowering therapy is quickly evolving and has many novel antiviral targets and medications. It has been shown that microRNAs (miRNAs) either directly or indirectly target the viral genome, preventing viral replication. Moreover, miRNAs have recently been shown to be strong post-transcriptional regulators of the genes involved in lipid metabolism, particularly those involved in cholesterol homeostasis. As important regulators of lipid homeostasis in several viral infections, miRNAs have recently come to light. In addition, multiple studies demonstrated that during viral infection, miRNAs modulate several enzymes in the mevalonate/cholesterol pathway. As cholesterol metabolism is essential to the life cycle of viral hepatitis and other viruses, a sophisticated understanding of miRNA regulation may contribute to the development of a novel anti-HCV treatment. The mechanisms underlying the effectiveness of miRNAs as cholesterol regulators against viral hepatitis are explored in this review. Video Abstract.
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- Xuan Meng
- Hepatobiliary Surgery Department, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021 China
- Jiangsu Center for the Collaboration and Innovation of Cancer Biotherapy, Cancer Institute, Xuzhou Medical College, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221002 China
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- Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Windsor University, School of Medicine, St. Kitts, Canada
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- Department of Microbiology, college of medicine, University of Al-Qadisiyah, Baqubah, Iraq
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- Department of Pathology, Firoozgar Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Young Researchers and Elite Club, Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Bacteriology and Virology, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Moghadas A, Karbalaie Niya MH, Zamani F, Moazzami M, Farhang F, Ajdarkosh H, Khoonsari M, Faraji A, Panahi M, Emtiazi N, Safarnezhad Tameshkel F, Nikkhah M. Cytochrome P2E1 (CYP2E1) Gene Polymorphism as a Potential Prognostic Biomarker in Colorectal Cancer. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2023; 24:2239-2244. [PMID: 37505752 PMCID: PMC10676490 DOI: 10.31557/apjcp.2023.24.7.2239] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/02/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Colon cancer is the most common type of gastrointestinal cancer. Genetic factors have been shown to have a role in the development of colorectal cancers. The aim of this study was to assess the expression of Cytochrome P2E1 (CYP2E1) gene polymorphism as a potential prognostic biomarker in the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis evaluation of patients with colorectal cancer. METHODS in this cross-sectional study, all of our 100 patients with colorectal cancer who underwent surgical operation were included. DNA was extracted from the tumor specimens to assess Cytochrome P2E1 (CYP2E1) Gene polymorphism by Conventional-PCR. RFLP-PCR method was used for RsaI polymorphism evaluation. Patients' characteristics were also recorded and their associations with CYP2E1 were assessed. RESULTS One hundred tumor specimens were assessed. In total, 88 had wild-type, 8 had purely a 96 bp insertion in CYP2E1, and 4 were partially mutated by a single allele insertion. Generally, 10% of samples had positive results for the RsaI polymorphism. There were no statistically significant associations between CYP2E1 gene polymorphism and number of lymph nodes removed during the operation (P = 0.353), number of positive lymph nodes (P = 0.668), tumor specificity including mucinous or non-mucinous (P = 0.053), tumor invasion (P = 0.074), grading (P = 0.898), differentiation (P = 0.941), tumor location (P = 0.42) or staging (P = 0.182). CONCLUSION There was no association between RsaI type CYP2E1 polymorphism and colorectal cancer risk. Our study does not support the use of this biomarker to evaluate the prognosis of colon cancer.
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- Ayda Moghadas
- Department of Internal Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
- Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
- Department of Virology, School of medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
- Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
- Department of Pathology, School of medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Pathology, School of medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Pathology, School of medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Shayanfar N, Zare-Mirzaie A, Mohammadpour M, Jafari E, Mehrtash A, Emtiazi N, Tajik F. Low expression of isocitrate dehydrogenase 1 (IDH1) R132H is associated with advanced pathological features in laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol 2022:10.1007/s00432-022-04336-z. [PMID: 36063222 DOI: 10.1007/s00432-022-04336-z] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/26/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Recent developments in genomic sequencing have led to the identification of somatic mutations in isocitrate dehydrogenase 1 (IDH1) in various malignancies. IDH1 R132H is the most common mutation of IDH1, which affects codon 132 and results in the conversion of amino acid residue arginine (R) to histidine (H). This study is designed to evaluate the association between the expression of IDH1 R132H and clinicopathological characteristics in laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC). METHODS The expression pattern and clinical significance of IDH1 R132H were investigated in tissue microarrays (TMAs) of 50 LSCC tumors as well as adjacent normal tissues using immunohistochemistry. Then the exons of the 12 tumor samples with negative/weak positive staining were sequenced by applying polymerase chain reaction (PCR). RESULTS The results demonstrated that the cytoplasmic expression of IDH1 R132H was downregulated in tumor cells compared to adjacent normal tissues. A statistically significant association was found between a low level of cytoplasmic expression of IDH1 R132H protein and an increase in histological grade (p < 0.001), perineural invasion (p = 0.019), and lymph node involvement (p < 0.001). The exon4 sequencing results showed that only one sample was positive for IDH1 R132H mutation. IDH1 R132H expression was observed in 39 (78.0%) LSCC samples. CONCLUSION These findings indicate that low cytoplasmic expression of IDH1 R132H may have clinical significance in LSCC patients and is associated with more aggressive tumor behavior and progression of the disease, which can help improve potential treatment in patients with LSCC. Further investigations are needed to understand the biological function of IDH1 R132H and larger sample size to confirm our findings.
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- Nasrin Shayanfar
- Department of Pathology, Rasoul Akram Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical School, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Basic Science, Noor Danesh University, Isfahan, Iran
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- Molecular Medicine Department, Biotechnology Research Center, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Oncopathology Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Khatami A, Nahand JS, Kiani SJ, Khoshmirsafa M, Moghoofei M, Khanaliha K, Tavakoli A, Emtiazi N, Bokharaei-Salim F. Human papilloma virus (HPV) and prostate cancer (PCa): The potential role of HPV gene expression and selected cellular MiRNAs in PCa development. Microb Pathog 2022; 166:105503. [DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2022.105503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2022] [Revised: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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