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Goli M, Ayen E, Hassanzadeh S, Khadem Anssari MH. Relationship between plasma concentrations of estradiol-17β and progesterone and the distribution of epithelial and inflammatory cells in the external opening of the river buffaloes’ uterine cervix during the gestational period. BJVM 2021. [DOI: 10.15547/bjvm.2019-0081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Changes in the distribution of the epithelial and inflammatory cells in the external opening of the uterine cervix in river buffaloes at three different occasions during the gestation period were investigated by light microscopic evaluation of mucus smears prepared by wet swab sampling and Giemsa-stained. Forty five pregnant river buffaloes that were in the first (n=15), second (n=15) and third (n=15) approximately equal parts of their gestation period were sampled twice concurrently by individual wet swabs from the external opening of the uterine cervix. Five smears were prepared from each sample. Immediately after mucus sampling, blood samples were obtained from the jugular vein of each animal, centrifuged immediately and stored at -20 oC to assay the plasma levels of estradiol-17β and progesterone. The results showed that changes in the percentage of the vacuolated and non-vacuolated epithelial cells, lymphocytes, eosinophils, and basophils were not statistically significant between the groups, which suggests that as the pregnancy progressed, changes in the blood levels of estradiol-17β and progesterone had little or no effect on the distribution of these cells in the region, but changes in the percentage of neutrophils were statistically significant between the groups. It was also found that changes in the percentage of macrophages between the second and third trimesters of the gestation period were not significant, but the difference between the first and the other trimesters was statistically significant. It was concluded that the percentages of neutrophils and macrophages increase significantly as the plasma concentrations of progesterone decrease during the gestation.
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- M. Goli
- Department of Clinical Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Razi University, Ker-manshah, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University
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- Department of Histology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Science University of Urmia, Urmia, Iran
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Dehghani SM, Shahramian I, Ataollahi M, Baz A, Foruzan H, Gholami S, Goli M. Tacrolimus and Sirolimus Once Daily Monotherapy Regimen as a Safe and Effective Long-Term Maintenance Immunosuppressive Therapy in Pediatric Liver Transplantation. Int J Organ Transplant Med 2020; 11:177-184. [PMID: 33335698 PMCID: PMC7726839] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Long-term efficiency of attenuated immunosuppressive therapies is not well characterized in pediatric liver transplantation (LT). OBJECTIVE To assess the efficiency of tacrolimus once daily (TAC-OD) and sirolimus once daily (SLR-OD) immunosuppression in pediatric LT. METHODS We retrospectively evaluated 59 children who underwent LT in our center during 2002 to 2016. Those including children who underwent planned decrease in immunosuppressant dose (stable clinical conditions after 2 years of LT), and those who underwent unplanned decrease in immunosuppressant dose (because of complications such as post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder [PTLD] and renal failure). RESULTS 25 of 59 children underwent planned decrease in immunosuppressant dosage (mean±SD duration of 4.5±1.8, range: 3-11 years); 34 had unplanned decrease (mean±SD of 1.3±0.6, range: 0.5-2.6 years). 19 of 25 children with planned conversion received TAC-OD; 6 received SLR-OD (22 with 1 mg/day dose, and 3 with 1 mg every two days). Of 34 children with unplanned conversion, 27 received TAC-OD, 7 SLR-OD (25 children with 1 mg/day, 7 with 1 mg every two days, 1 with 0.5 mg/day TAC, and 1 with 0.5 mg TAC every two days). We found no adverse events including acute or chronic graft rejection, renal insufficiency, infections, PTLDs, or cardiovascular thrombotic events after initiation of the modified immunosuppression in none of the groups. CONCLUSION TAC-OD or SLR-OD monotherapies are safe and effective for long-term management of LT children with either stable clinical conditions or those with LT complications.
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- S. M. Dehghani
- Shiraz Organ Transplantation Center, Nemazee Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology Research Center, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran
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- Shiraz Organ Transplantation Center, Nemazee Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran
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- Shiraz Organ Transplantation Center, Nemazee Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Shiraz Organ Transplantation Center, Nemazee Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Shiraz Organ Transplantation Center, Nemazee Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Shavakhi A, Ardestani SK, Taki M, Goli M, Keshteli AH. Premedication with peppermint oil capsules in colonoscopy: a double blind placebo-controlled randomized trial study. Acta Gastroenterol Belg 2012; 75:349-353. [PMID: 23082707] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Colonic spasm is an important problem in colonoscopy for endoscopists to advance the colonoscope and visualize the mucosa. STUDY AIMS In the present study, we evaluated the efficacy of enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules (Colpermin) as an orally administered antispasmodic premedication in colonoscopy. PATIENTS AND METHODS Sixty-five adult patients undergoing colonoscopy were randomized to receive either Colpermin (n = 33) or placebo capsules (n = 32) as premedication, 4 hours before the procedure. An experienced endoscopist performed colonoscopy. Outcome measures included cecal intubation and total procedure time, spasm score, pain score, endoscopist satisfaction and patients' willingness to repeat colonoscopy. RESULTS Duration of both total procedure time and cecal intubation time in patients in the Colpermin group were shorter than that in ones in the placebo group. Scores for colonic spasm and pain were significantly lower in the Colpermin group. The endoscopist satisfaction score was higher in the Colpermin group and patients in the Colpermin group were more willing to repeat colonoscopy in the future. CONCLUSIONS Premedication with Colpermin was beneficial in terms of the time required for cecal intubation and total procedure time, reducing colonic spasm, increasing endoscopist satisfaction and decreasing pain in patients during colonoscopy.
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- A Shavakhi
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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Falck JR, Wallukat G, Puli N, Goli M, Arnold C, Konkel A, Rothe M, Fischer R, Müller DN, Schunck WH. 17(R),18(S)-epoxyeicosatetraenoic acid, a potent eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) derived regulator of cardiomyocyte contraction: structure-activity relationships and stable analogues. J Med Chem 2011; 54:4109-18. [PMID: 21591683 DOI: 10.1021/jm200132q] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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17(R),18(S)-epoxyeicosatetraenoic acid [17(R),18(S)-EETeTr], a cytochrome P450 epoxygenase metabolite of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), exerts negative chronotropic effects and protects neonatal rat cardiomyocytes against Ca(2+)-overload with EC(50) ≈ 1-2 nM. Structure-activity studies revealed that a cis-Δ(11,12)- or Δ(14,15)-olefin and a 17(R),18(S)-epoxide are minimal structural elements for antiarrhythmic activity whereas antagonist activity was often associated with the combination of a Δ(14,15)-olefin and a 17(S),18(R)-epoxide. Compared with natural material, the agonist and antagonist analogues are chemically and metabolically more robust and several show promise as templates for future development of clinical candidates.
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- John R Falck
- Department of Biochemistry, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, Texas 75390, United States.
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Goli M, He A, Falck JR. Pd-catalyzed cross-coupling of α-(acyloxy)-tri-n-butylstannanes with alkenyl, aryl, and heteroaryl electrophiles. Org Lett 2010; 13:344-6. [PMID: 21141984 DOI: 10.1021/ol102863u] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Racemic and scalemic α-(acyloxy)-tri-n-butylstannanes undergo Pd-catalyzed cross-couplings with alkenyl/aryl/heteroaryl iodides, bromides, and triflates in moderate to good yields in THF at 45 °C. Simple aryl iodides and unprotected aza-arenes, two classes of electrophiles that typically react sluggishly, are also good substrates. Cross-couplings proceed with retention of configuration at the alkenyl and stannyl-substituted stereocenters.
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- Mohan Goli
- Department of Biochemistry, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas 75390, USA
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Sodhi K, Wu CC, Cheng J, Gotlinger K, Inoue K, Goli M, Falck JR, Abraham NG, Schwartzman ML. CYP4A2-induced hypertension is 20-hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid- and angiotensin II-dependent. Hypertension 2010; 56:871-8. [PMID: 20837888 DOI: 10.1161/hypertensionaha.110.154559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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We have shown previously that increased vascular endothelial expression of CYP4A2 leads to 20-hydroxyeicosatetraenoic (20-HETE)-dependent hypertension. The renin-angiotensin system is a key regulator of blood pressure. In this study, we examined possible interactions between 20-HETE and the renin-angiotensin system. In normotensive (110±3 mm Hg) Sprague-Dawley rats transduced with a lentivirus expressing the CYP4A2 cDNA under the control of an endothelial-specific promoter (VECAD-4A2), systolic blood pressure increased rapidly, reaching 139±1, 145±3, and 150±2 mm Hg at 3, 5, and 10 days after transduction; blood pressure remained elevated, thereafter, with maximum levels of 163±3 mm Hg. Treatment with lisinopril, losartan, or the 20-HETE antagonist 20-hydroxyeicosa-6(Z), 15(Z)-dienoic acid decreased blood pressure to control values, but blood pressure returned to its high levels after cessation of treatment. Endothelial-specific overexpression of CYP4A2 resulted in increased expression of vascular angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) and angiotensin II type 1 receptor and increased levels of plasma and tissue angiotensin II; all were attenuated by treatment with HET0016, an inhibitor of 20-HETE synthesis, or with 20-hydroxyeicosa-6(Z), 15(Z)-dienoic acid. In cultured endothelial cells, 20-HETE specifically and potently induced ACE expression without altering the expression of ACE2, angiotensinogen, or angiotensin II receptors. This is the first study to demonstrate that 20-HETE, a key constrictor eicosanoid in the microcirculation, induces ACE and angiotensin II type 1 receptor expression and increases angiotensin II levels, suggesting that the mechanisms by which 20-HETE promotes hypertension include activation of the renin-angiotensin system that is likely initiated at the level of ACE induction.
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- Komal Sodhi
- Department of Pharmacology, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY 10595, USA
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Sun P, Lin DH, Yue P, Jiang H, Gotlinger KH, Schwartzman ML, Falck JR, Goli M, Wang WH. High potassium intake enhances the inhibitory effect of 11,12-EET on ENaC. J Am Soc Nephrol 2010; 21:1667-77. [PMID: 20595684 DOI: 10.1681/asn.2009111110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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High dietary potassium stimulates the renal expression of cytochrome P450 (CYP) epoxygenase 2C23, which metabolizes arachidonic acid (AA). Because the AA metabolite 11,12-epoxyeicosatrienoic acid (11,12-EET) can inhibit the epithelial sodium channel (ENaC) in the cortical collecting duct, we tested whether dietary potassium modulates ENaC function. High dietary potassium increased 11,12-EET in the isolated cortical collecting duct, an effect mimicked by inhibiting the angiotensin II type I receptor with valsartan. In patch-clamp experiments, a high potassium intake or treatment with valsartan enhanced AA-induced inhibition of ENaC, an effect mediated by a CYP-epoxygenase-dependent pathway. Moreover, high dietary potassium and valsartan each augmented the inhibitory effect of 11,12-EET on ENaC. Liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry showed that the rate of EET conversion to dihydroxyeicosatrienoic acids (DHET) was lower in renal tissue obtained from rats on a high-potassium diet than from those on a control diet, but this was not a result of altered expression of soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH). Instead, suppression of sEH activity seemed to be responsible for the 11,12-EET-mediated enhanced inhibition of ENaC in animals on a high-potassium diet. Patch-clamp experiments demonstrated that 11,12-DHET was a weak inhibitor of ENaC compared with 11,12-EET, whereas 8,9- and 14,15-DHET were not. Furthermore, inhibition of sEH enhanced the 11,12-EET-induced inhibition of ENaC similar to high dietary potassium. In conclusion, high dietary potassium enhances the inhibitory effect of AA and 11,12-EET on ENaC by increasing CYP epoxygenase activity and decreasing sEH activity, respectively.
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- Peng Sun
- Department of Pharmacology, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY 10595, USA
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Kashinath D, Mioskowski C, Falck JR, Goli M, Meunier S, Baati R, Wagner A. Highly stereoselective synthesis of (Z,E)-1-halo-1,3-dienol esters via rearrangement of Fischer chromium chloro-carbenes using microwave irradiation. Org Biomol Chem 2009; 7:1771-4. [DOI: 10.1039/b903244b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [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] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Hérail M, Purseigle F, Goli M, Dubreuil D, Pradère J, Proutière A. Substituted 1-hetero-3-aza-1,3-butadienes: dipole moments and related structural analysis. J Mol Struct 1996. [DOI: 10.1016/0022-2860(96)09247-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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