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Abbasifard M, Dehghan Banadaki M, Taghipour Khaje Sharifi G, Rahnama A, Bagheri-Hosseinabadi Z. Serum Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S) level and its potential impact on immune responses and symptom severity after Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccination. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 133:112057. [PMID: 38615381 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.112057] [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: 02/21/2024] [Revised: 04/06/2024] [Accepted: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S) has been associated with an immunomodulatory function. This study aims to explore the relationship between serum levels of DHEA-S and the immune responses triggered by the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in individuals candidate for vaccination. METHODS Serum levels of DHEA-S, cytokine release, antibody production and virus neutralization potential were assessed in 50 male and 50 female subjects before and 2 weeks after vaccination with Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. RESULTS Level of DHEA-S before and 2 weeks after first and second dose of vaccination was not different significantly. Levels of Interleukin (IL)-2 and Interferon (IFN)-γ were significantly higher in the supernatant of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) obtained from subjects 2 weeks after both first and second dose of vaccination compared to before vaccination. Serum levels of IgM 2 weeks after first dose of vaccination was significantly higher compared to before first dose of vaccination. However, serum levels of IgG 2 weeks after first and second dose of vaccination were significantly higher compared to before first and second dose of vaccination. The 50 % focus reduction neutralization test (FRNT50) titer was significantly higher 2 weeks after both first and second dose of vaccination compared to before vaccination. Levels of DHEA-S did not have significant correlation with levels of IL-2, IFN-γ, IgM and IgG, and FRNT50 before and after first and second dose of vaccination. Vaccination did not result in intense unwanted clinical presentations. CONCLUSION DHEA-S is not involved in the quality of protective immune response during Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccination.
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- Mitra Abbasifard
- Immunology of Infectious Diseases Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran; Department of Internal Medicine, Ali-Ibn Abi-Talib Hospital, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Non-communicable Diseases Research Center, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Molecular Medicine Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran; Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.
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Bagheri-Hosseinabadi Z, Bahreyni A, Basirat H, Khalili P, Vakilian A, Amin F. Occupational status and chronic respiratory diseases: a cross-sectional study based on the data of the Rafsanjan Cohort Study. BMC Pulm Med 2024; 24:151. [PMID: 38521907 PMCID: PMC10960458 DOI: 10.1186/s12890-024-02916-y] [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: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim of the present study was to investigate the possible connection between occupational status and chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) among the Iranian population. METHODS The present cross-sectional study was conducted on 9934 individuals aged 35-70 years enrolled in the Rafsanjan Cohort Study (RCS), a component of the Prospective Epidemiological Research Studies in Iran (PERSIAN). Detailed questionnaires were used to collect information on various factors, such as occupation, sociodemographic characteristics, medical history, anthropometric measurements, physical activity, cigarette and hookah smoking, opium use, and alcohol consumption. The association between occupational class and CRD was evaluated using logistic regression models for rare events. RESULTS In the present study, 4624 (46.55%) participants were male, and 5310 (53.45%) were female. The prevalence of CRD among all participants was 2.61%. Occupational activities were classified into two categories: In class I, the largest group was the homemaker and unemployment category (41.73%), followed by self-employment (34.39%), employment (13.03%), and retired individuals (10.84%). In class II, there were pistachio farmers (12.61%), copper miners (3.62%), and others in various occupations (83.76%). Subjects with CRD were significantly more likely to be homemakers, unemployed, elderly, female, less educated, and obese. There was no significant relationship between CRD and job type/occupational status after adjusting for some potential confounding variables. CONCLUSIONS There was no significant relationship between CRD and job type/occupational status. However, longitudinal studies are needed to assess the impact of job type/occupational status on the risk of CRD.
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- Zahra Bagheri-Hosseinabadi
- Molecular Medicine Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Medical student, Kerman University of medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Centre, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
- Neurology Department, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Physiology-Pharmacology Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.
- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.
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Bagheri-Hosseinabadi Z, Kaeidi A, Rezvani M, Taghipour Khaje Sharifi G, Abbasifard M. Evaluation of the serum levels of CCL2, CCL3, and IL-29 after first and second administrations of the COVID-19 vaccine (Oxford-AstraZeneca). Immunobiology 2024; 229:152789. [PMID: 38290406 DOI: 10.1016/j.imbio.2024.152789] [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: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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BACKGROUND Previous studies show that chemokines and cytokines play a very important role in eliciting an appropriate response against viruses. Vaccination causes inflammation in the person receiving the vaccine, accompanied with production of inflammatory molecules by immune cells. The more and better the production and expression of chemokines and cytokines by immune cells, the better the response of the acquired immune system. Chemokines and cytokines are critical in promoting the innate immune response against the COVID-19. Here we intended to assess serum levels of CCL2, CCL3, and interleukin (IL)-29 in patients received COVID-19 vaccine. METHODS In this study, 40 subjects vaccinated with the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine were selected. Blood samples were collected before injection of the vaccine, 3-5 days after the first dose injection, and 3-5 days subsequent to the second vaccination. To check the serum level of CCL2, CCL3, and IL-29, ELISA technique was used. RESULTS Our results indicated that the serum levels of CCL2, CCL3, and IL-29 were significantly higher after first and second dose of vaccination compared to before vaccine administration. Furthermore, serum levels of all these mediators were higher after second dose of vaccine compared to the first vaccine administration. CONCLUSIONS Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is able to induce inflammatory CCL2 and CCL3 chemokines as well as protective interferon lambda (IL-29).
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- Zahra Bagheri-Hosseinabadi
- Molecular Medicine Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran; Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Physiology-Pharmacology Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Immunology of Infectious Diseases Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran; Department of Internal Medicine, Ali-Ibn Abi-Talib Hospital, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.
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Kamiab Z, Khorramdelazad H, Kafi M, Jafarzadeh A, Mohammadi-Shahrokhi V, Bagheri-Hosseinabadi Z, Saeed Askari P, Abbasifard M. Role of Interleukin-17 family cytokines in disease severity of patients with knee osteoarthritis. Adv Rheumatol 2024; 64:11. [PMID: 38268022 DOI: 10.1186/s42358-024-00351-5] [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: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/26/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Interleukin-17 (IL-17) family plays a role in the pathogenesis of knee osteoarthritis (KOA) by contributing to the inflammatory and destructive processes in the affected joint. This study aimed to measure levels of IL-17 A and IL-25 (IL-17E) in serum of KOA patients and determine their roles in the disease severity of patients. METHODS In this, 34 patients with KOA and 30 age and sex-matched healthy subjects (HS) were enrolled. Patients were categorized based on their Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and Body Mass Index (BMI) scores. The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) technique was employed to measure serum levels of IL-17 A and IL-25. RESULTS Level of IL-25 was significantly higher (P < 0.0001) in the KOA subjects than HS. IL-17 A level was significantly higher in KOA cases with WOMAC < 40 (P < 0.0001) in comparison to HS. IL-25 level was significantly higher in the KOA cases with WOMAC < 40 (P < 0.0001) and with WOMAC ≥ 40 (P < 0.0001) compared to HS. IL-17 A concentration was significantly higher in the KOA cases with VAS < 5 (P < 0.0001) compared to HS. IL-25 level was significantly higher in the KOA cases with VAS < 5 (P < 0.0001) and with VAS ≥ 5 (P < 0.0001) in comparison to HS. KOA patients with BMI ≥ 30 had significantly higher IL-17 A and IL-25 concentration in comparison to HS. CONCLUSIONS The serum level of IL-25 in KOA patients is increased probably due to negative controlling feedback on inflammatory responses, which can be associated with obesity and disease activity.
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- Zahra Kamiab
- Department of Community Medicine, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran, Rafsanjan, Iran
- Molecular Medicine Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran, Rafsanjan, Iran
- Immunology of Infectious Diseases Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran, Kerman, Iran
- Department of Internal Medicine,, Faculty of Medicine, Molecular Medicine Research Center, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences Research, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Immunology of Infectious Diseases Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran, Rafsanjan, Iran.
- Department of Internal Medicine, Ali-Ibn Abi-Talib Hospital, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran, Rafsanjan, Iran.
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Bagheri-Hosseinabadi Z, Pirsadeghi A, Ostadebrahimi H, Taghipour Khaje Sharifi G, Abbasifard M. Correlation of iron and related factors with disease severity and outcomes and mortality of patients with Coronavirus disease 2019. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2023; 80:127285. [PMID: 37660574 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2023.127285] [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: 07/06/2023] [Revised: 08/06/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Iron is a trace element that possesses immunomodulatory properties and modulates the proneness to the course and outcome of a diverse viral diseases. This study intended to investigate the correlation of different iron-related factors with disease severity and outcomes as well as the mortality of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients. METHODS Blood serum samples were obtained from 80 COVID-19 cases and 100 healthy controls. Concentrations of ferritin, transferrin, total iron binding capacity (TIBC) was measured by Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and iron level was measured by immunoturbidometric method. RESULTS Concentrations of iron, transferrin, and TIBC were low, while ferritin level was high in the COVID-19 cases in comparison to controls. In non-survivor (deceased) patients as well as severe subjects, the levels of iron, ferritin, transferrin, and TIBC were significantly different than survivors (discharged) and mild cases. Significant correlations were found between iron and related factors and the clinicopathological features of the patients. Based on ROC curve analysis, iron, ferritin, transferrin, and TIBC had potential to estimate disease severity in COVID-19 subjects. CONCLUSION Iron metabolism is involved in the pathogenesis of COVID-19. Iron and related factors correlate with disease outcomes and might serve as biomarker in diagnosis of the disease severity and estimation of mortality in the COVID-19 subjects.
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- Zahra Bagheri-Hosseinabadi
- Immunology of Infectious Diseases Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran; Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Pediatrics, Ali-Ibn Abi-Talib Hospital, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Immunology of Infectious Diseases Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran; Department of Internal Medicine, Ali-Ibn Abi-Talib Hospital, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.
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Bagheri-Hosseinabadi Z, Dehghani A, Lotfi MA, Abbasifard M. Effect of treatment regimen of the rheumatoid arthritis patients on the risk of coronavirus disease 2019 by modulating the inflammatory mediators. Inflammopharmacology 2023; 31:3021-3028. [PMID: 37453023 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-023-01289-8] [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: 06/17/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND The therapeutic profile of the patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) commonly consists of immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory compounds. Here in this research, we assessed the potential effect of drug treatment in the RA patients in increasing the risk of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection. METHODS In this retrospective cross-sectional study, 200 subjects with RA were recruited. The treatment profile of the subjects for the past 6 months was collected. The COVID-19 diagnosis was implemented based on the standard molecular tests and clinical examinations. Serum concentration of cytokines was measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). RESULTS It was detected that there was an increased risk of COVID-19 in RA subjects receiving Etanercept (OR = 3.51, 95% CI 1.19-10.30, P = 0.022). Concentrations of Interleukin (IL)-1β, Interferon (IFN)-γ, Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, IL-6, IL-17A, and IL-23 were significantly higher in the RA patients with COVID-19 relative to RA cases without COVID-19. In RA/COVID-19 cases receiving Etanercept, serum levels of TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 were significantly lower than RA/COVID-19 subjects without Etanercept therapy. CONCLUSIONS It seems that Etanercept therapy in RA cases might increase proneness of the COVID-19 risk in these cases. The mechanism of this increased risk may stem from suppressing a protective immunity state in the RA cases.
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- Zahra Bagheri-Hosseinabadi
- Immunology of Infectious Diseases Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ali-Ibn Abi-Talib Hospital, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ali-Ibn Abi-Talib Hospital, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Immunology of Infectious Diseases Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.
- Department of Internal Medicine, Ali-Ibn Abi-Talib Hospital, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.
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Bagheri-Hosseinabadi Z, Zafari J, Javani Jouni F, Sadeghi H, Abbasifard M. Assessing Radiosensitivity: Effects of Acute Ionizing Radiation on Inflammation and Apoptosis in Macrophage Cell Line (RAW 264.7). J Lasers Med Sci 2023; 14:e40. [PMID: 38028879 PMCID: PMC10658128 DOI: 10.34172/jlms.2023.40] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2023] [Accepted: 09/02/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Introduction: The responses of biological systems to various types of radiation have multifaceted dimensions. In the field of ionizing radiation, in vitro external gamma radiation therapy has primarily been studied as a model to elucidate the challenges that biological systems face from radiation effects. Exposure of cells/organisms to gamma radiation results in a cascade of ionization events that can cause severe and irreversible biological damage. However, the biological responses and oxidative stress-related mechanisms under acute radiation conditions remain poorly understood in inflammatory systems. The present study aimed to provide a model of the effect of ionizing radiation on macrophages, which play a pivotal role in the mechanisms of inflammation, to assess the impact of radiotherapy as an approach to treating inflammatory diseases. Methods: A macrophage cell line (RAW 264.7) was cultured and exposed to different doses of gamma radiation (4, 6, 8, 10 Gy). Cell viability, apoptosis, cell cycle, migration, nitric oxide (NO) and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) production, expression of pro-inflammatory and apoptotic genes, and cytokine secretion of macrophages were also evaluated. Results: The results showed that gamma radiation at 4 Gy had a low effect on macrophage characteristics and cytokine secretion patterns. In contrast, higher doses (8 and 10 Gy) increased DNA damage, expression of apoptotic genes, and secretion of NO and PGE2 cytokines. 6 Gy radiation, the maximum radiation dose, showed moderate non-destructive effects and inflammation process modulation. In this study, doses higher than 6 Gy of Gamma radiation caused cell mortality. Conclusion: It appears that 6 Gy of gamma radiation modulates the inflammatory cascade caused by macrophage cells.
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- Zahra Bagheri-Hosseinabadi
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran Medical sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Faculty of Advanced Sciences and Technology, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Laser Application in Medical Sciences Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Ali-Ibn Abi-Talib hospital, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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Bagheri-Hosseinabadi Z, Dehghan-Banadaki M, Sharifi GTK, Abbasifard M. Activation of Inflammasome complex in nasopharyngeal epithelial cells from patients with Coronavirus disease 2019 contributes to inflammatory state and worse disease outcomes. Immunology 2023; 170:243-252. [PMID: 37243438 DOI: 10.1111/imm.13666] [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: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 05/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Pathogenesis of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been associated with dysregulation of both adaptive and innate immune systems. Hence, we determined the contribution of inflammasome in the nasopharyngeal epithelial cells isolated from COVID-19 subjects to disease pathogenesis and outcomes. Epithelial cells from 150 COVID-19 patients and 150 healthy controls were yielded through nasopharyngeal swab sampling. Patients were categorized into three groups of those with clinical presentations/need hospitalization, with clinical presentations/no need hospitalization and cases without clinical symptoms/no need hospitalization. Finally, the transcriptional amount of inflammasome related genes were assessed in the nasopharyngeal epithelial cells using qPCR. There was a significant upregulation of nod-like receptor (NLR) family pyrin domain containing 1 (NLRP1), nod-like receptor (NLR) family pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3), Apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing a CARD (ASC) and Caspase-1 mRNA expressions in patients compared to controls. NLRP1, NLRP3, ASC and Caspase-1 were upregulated in epithelial cells of patients with clinical symptoms/need hospitalization and cases with clinical symptoms/no need hospitalization when compared to controls. There was a correlation between expression of inflammasome-related genes and clinicopathological features. Abnormal expression of inflammasome-related genes in the nasopharyngeal epithelial cells obtained from COVID-19 patients may be of prognostic value to determine the intensity of the disease's outcomes and requirement for alternative supports in hospitals.
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- Zahra Bagheri-Hosseinabadi
- Molecular Medicine Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Immunology of Infectious Diseases Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
- Department of Internal Medicine, Ali-Ibn Abi-Talib Hospital, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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Bagheri-Hosseinabadi Z, Shamsizadeh A, Bahrehmand F, Abbasifard M. Evaluation of the relationship between serum interleukin-1β levels and expression of inflammasome-related genes in patients with COVID-19. BMC Immunol 2023; 24:30. [PMID: 37723427 PMCID: PMC10507843 DOI: 10.1186/s12865-023-00568-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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Inflammasomes are a group of molecules that are strongly involved in causing inflammation. This study aimed to evaluate the expression of NLR family pyrin domain containing 1 (NLRP1), NLRP3, and Apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing a CARD (ASC) as well as their association with serum level of interleukin (IL)-1β in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). METHODS Thirty COVID-19 patients and 30 healthy subjects (HS) were recruited. Peripheral blood specimens were collected from subjects to assess NLRP1, NLRP3, and ASC gene expression by Real time-PCR technique. Serum levels of IL-1β were also measured via the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). RESULTS The findings showed no significant differences in serum IL-1β level between COVID-19 patients and the HS group. mRNA expression of ASC (P = 0.008) and NLRP1 (P = 0.03) gene had a significant increase in COVID-19 patients compared to HS, while there was no significant increase in the expression of NLRP3 between the studied group. There were significant correlations between patient's data and expression levels of NLRP1, NLRP3, IL-1β, and ACS. CONCLUSIONS NLRP1 and ASC may have a more critical role in the generation of the active form of IL-1β in COVID-19 patients compared to NLRP3. However, serum levels of IL-1β in patients did not show a significant increase, which may be due to the patient's condition and the application of virus escape mechanisms through impaired NLRP3 expression and its malfunction.
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- Zahra Bagheri-Hosseinabadi
- Immunology of Infectious Diseases Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Physiology-Pharmacology Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Ali-Ibn Abi-Talib Hospital, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ali-Ibn Abi-Talib Hospital, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Immunology of Infectious Diseases Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.
- Department of Internal Medicine, Ali-Ibn Abi-Talib Hospital, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.
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Bagheri-Hosseinabadi Z, Mirzaei MR, Aliakbari M, Abbasifard M. Association of interleukin 33 gene polymorphisms with susceptibility and regulation of inflammatory mediators in Systemic lupus erythematosus patients. Clin Rheumatol 2023; 42:2187-2197. [PMID: 37067648 DOI: 10.1007/s10067-023-06575-y] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2022] [Revised: 02/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 04/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Studies have indicated the involvement of interleukin (IL)-33 in the pathogenesis of Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). This research intended to evaluate the association of IL33 gene rs1929992 and rs7044343 Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) with risk of SLE. In addition, the association between these SNPs and inflammatory cytokines was determined. METHODS In this study, 200 SLE cases and 200 healthy subjects were recruited. Using allelic discrimination Real-time PCR, IL33 gene rs1929992 and rs7044343 SNPs were genotyped. The mRNA expression levels of IL-1β, IL-6, IL-33, TNF-α were determined in the peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs). The serum levels of cytokines were also measured. RESULTS The G allele (OR = 1.57, CI: 1.18-2.08, P = 0.0017), GG genotype (OR = 2.52, CI: 1.33-4.77, P = 0.0043), and GA genotype (OR = 2.12, CI: 1.34-3.34, P = 0.0011) of rs1929992 SNP was significantly associated with an increased SLE risk. The C allele (OR = 1.44, CI: 1.08-1.90; P = 0.0105), CC genotype (OR = 2.07, CI: 1.15-3.71; P = 0.0146), and CT genotype (OR = 1.61, CI: 1.02-2.53, P = 0.0395) of rs7044343 was significantly associated with increased SLE risk. The PBMC mRNA expression and serum levels of IL-1β, IL-6, IL-33, TNF-α were significantly increased in the SLE patients compared to controls. However, there was no significant difference in the mRNA expression and serum levels of IL-1β, IL-6, IL-33, and TNF-α among the SLE patients with three genotypes for both rs1929992 and rs7044343 polymorphisms. CONCLUSIONS IL33 gene rs1929992 and rs7044343 SNPs are involved in SLE pathogenesis but they might not influence on the inflammatory pathway.
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- Zahra Bagheri-Hosseinabadi
- Molecular Medicine Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Molecular Medicine Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Immunology of Infectious Diseases Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.
- Department of Internal Medicine, Ali-Ibn Abi-Talib Hospital, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.
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Bagheri-Hosseinabadi Z, Mirzaei MR, Esmaeili O, Asadi F, Ahmadinia H, Shamsoddini B, Abbasifard M. Implications of Peptidyl Arginine Deiminase 4 gene transcription and polymorphisms in susceptibility to rheumatoid arthritis in an Iranian population. BMC Med Genomics 2023; 16:104. [PMID: 37193992 DOI: 10.1186/s12920-023-01532-9] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Peptidyl arginine deiminase 4 (PADI4) has been implicated in Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) pathogenesis. Here we aimed to evaluate the association of PADI4 gene rs11203367 and rs1748033 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) with RA proneness. METHODS The mRNA expression of PADI4 was determined in the whole blood samples. The genotyping of PADI4 polymorphisms was conducted using allelic discrimination TaqMan genotyping Real-time PCR. RESULTS The alleles and genotypes of rs11203367 polymorphism were not associated with susceptibility to RA risk. The T allele (OR = 1.58, 95%CI: 1.21-2.04, P = 0.0005), TT genotype (OR = 2.79, 95%CI: 1.53-5.06, P = 0.0007), TC genotype (OR = 1.52, 95%CI: 1.04-2.23, P = 0.0291), dominant (OR = 1.72, 95%CI: 1.19-2.47, P = 0.0034) and recessive (OR = 2.19, 95%CI: 1.25-3.82, P = 0.0057) models of rs1748033 SNP were associated with higher risk of RA. There was a significant upregulation of PADI4 mRNA in the RA patients compared to controls. mRNA expression of PADI4 had significantly positive correlation with anti-CCP level (r = 0.37, P = 0.041), RF level (r = 0.39, P = 0.037), and CRP level (r = 0.39, P = 0.024). CONCLUSION PADI4 gene rs1748033 SNP was associated with increased RA risk. This polymorphism might affect the RA pathogenesis regardless of impressing the levels of PADI-4 in serum.
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- Zahra Bagheri-Hosseinabadi
- Molecular Medicine Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Molecular Medicine Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Molecular Medicine Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Occupational Environmental Research Center, Medical School, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Molecular Medicine Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.
- Department of Internal Medicine, Ali-Ibn Abi-Talib Hospital, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.
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Bagheri-Hosseinabadi Z, Moadab F, Amiri A, Abbasifard M. The prevalence and contributing risk factors of coronavirus disease 2019 infection in patients with metabolic syndrome. BMC Endocr Disord 2023; 23:100. [PMID: 37142990 PMCID: PMC10157563 DOI: 10.1186/s12902-023-01351-0] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Components of metabolic syndrome (MetS) was reported to contribute to severe and worse outcomes of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Hereby, we evaluated the association of MetS and its components with susceptibility to COVID-19. METHODS Here, 1000 subjects with MetS were recruited that were diagnosed via the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) criterion. Real-time PCR was exerted to detect SARS-CoV-2 in the nasopharyngeal swabs. RESULTS Among the MetS patients, 206 (20.6%) cases were detected to have COVID-19. Smoking (OR = 5.04, 95%CI = 3.53-7.21, P < 0.0001) and CVD (OR = 1.62, 95%CI = 1.09-2.40, P = 0.015) were associated with increased chance of COVID-19 infection in the MetS patients. BMI was significantly higher (P = 0.0001) in MetS cases with COVID-19 than those without COVID-19. Obesity was associated with increased susceptibility to COVID-19 in MetS patients (OR = 2.00, 95%CI = 1.47-2.74, P < 0.0001). Total cholesterol, TG, LDL were significantly higher in the MetS cases with COVID-19 than those without COVID-19. Dyslipidemia was associated with increased chance of COVID-19 (OR = 1.50, 95%CI = 1.10-2.05, P = 0.0104). FBS level was significantly higher in the MetS cases with COVID-19. T2DM was associated with increased risk of COVID-19 in MetS patients (OR = 1.43, 95%CI = 1.01-2.00, P = 0.0384). Hypertension was associated with increased chance of COVID-19 in the MetS patients (OR = 1.44, 95%CI = 1.05-1.98, P = 0.0234). CONCLUSIONS MetS and its components, like obesity, diabetes, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular complications were associated with increased chance of COVID-19 infection development and probably with aggravated symptoms in such patients.
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- Zahra Bagheri-Hosseinabadi
- Molecular Medicine Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
- Immunology of Infectious Diseases Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Department of Orthodontics, College of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Stomatological Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710004, PR China
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- Immunology of Infectious Diseases Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.
- Department of Internal Medicine, Ali-Ibn Abi-Talib Hospital, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.
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Abbasifard M, Mirzaei MR, Abade M, Bagheri-Hosseinabadi Z. Interleukin 23 receptor gene polymorphisms and their role in the inflammatory status of rheumatoid arthritis patients in an Iranian population. Int J Rheum Dis 2023; 26:259-266. [PMID: 36302513 DOI: 10.1111/1756-185x.14479] [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: 06/14/2022] [Revised: 09/10/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Several investigations have disclosed the involvement of the interleukin (IL)-23/IL-17 pathway in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) pathogenesis. Here we investigated the association of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the IL23 receptor (IL23R) gene with RA risk. In addition, the role of these SNPs with the inflammatory state of the patients were determined. METHODS In this case-control study, 200 RA cases and 200 healthy subjects were recruited. Using allelic discrimination real-time polymerase chain reaction, both IL23R rs10489629 and rs1004819 SNPs were genotyped. The messenger RNA (mRNA) expression levels of IL-23R, IL-23, and IL-17A were determined in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs). The serum levels of IL-23 and IL-17A were also determined. RESULTS The A allele (odds ratio [OR] = 1.52, 95% CI: 1.15-2.01; P = .0030), AA genotype (OR = 2.41, 95% CI: 1.33-4.35; P = .0035), and AG genotype (OR = 2.55, 95% CI: 1.56-4.16, P = .0002) of rs1004819 SNP was significantly associated with increased RA risk. The mRNA expression of IL-17A (fold change = 2.55, P = .00027), IL-23 (fold change = 1.62, P = .0081), and IL-23R (fold change = 1.59, P = .0077) was significantly upregulated in the PBMCs from RA patients compared to that of healthy controls. Serum levels of IL-17A (P = .00019) and IL-23 (P = .00055) was significantly higher in the RA patients compared to the controls. No significant association was detected between patient data and SNPs. CONCLUSIONS The IL-23/IL-27 pathway plays a role in RA pathogenesis, but IL23R gene rs1004819 SNP might not be regulating this pathway in RA disease.
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- Mitra Abbasifard
- Immunology of Infectious Diseases Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.,Department of Internal Medicine, Ali-Ibn Abi-Talib Hospital, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Molecular Medicine Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.,Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Molecular Medicine Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.,Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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Bagheri-Hosseinabadi Z, Mohammadizadeh Ranjbar F, Nassiri M, Amiri A, Abbasifard M. Nasopharyngeal epithelial cells from patients with coronavirus disease 2019 express abnormal levels of Toll-like receptors. Pathog Glob Health 2023; 117:401-408. [PMID: 36651678 PMCID: PMC10177669 DOI: 10.1080/20477724.2023.2166378] [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] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Aberrant activation of the immune system has been attributed with etiology and pathogenesis of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Here, the transcript levels of toll-like receptors (TLRs) were measured in the nasopharyngeal epithelial cells obtained from COVID-19 patients to assess the involvement of these molecules in the clinical outcome of COVID-19 patients. Nasopharyngeal swab samples were used to obtain epithelial cells from 120 COVID-19 patients and 100 healthy controls. COVID-19 cases were classified into those having clinical symptoms/needing for hospitalization, having clinical symptoms/not needing for hospitalization, and those without clinical symptoms. The mRNA expression levels of TLRs were measured in the nasopharyngeal epithelial cells. Overall, mRNA expression of TLR1, TLR2, TLR4, and TLR6 was significantly higher in COVID-19 cases compared to controls. The mRNA expression of TLRs were all higher significantly in the samples from COVID-19 patients having clinical symptoms and needing hospitalization as well as in those with clinical symptoms/not needing for hospitalization in comparison to controls. TLR expression was significantly higher in those with clinical symptoms/needing for hospitalization and those with clinical symptoms/not needing for hospitalization compared to COVID-19 cases without clinical symptoms. In cases with clinical symptoms/needing for hospitalization and those with clinical symptoms/not needing for hospitalization, there was a correlation between TLR expression and clinicopathological findings. In conclusion, aberrant expression of TLRs in the nasopharyngeal epithelial cells from COVID-19 cases may predict the severity of the diseases and necessity for supportive cares in the hospital.
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- Zahra Bagheri-Hosseinabadi
- Immunology of Infectious Diseases Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.,Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Department of Orthodontics, College of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Stomatological Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, PR China
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- Immunology of Infectious Diseases Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.,Department of Internal Medicine, Ali-Ibn Abi-Talib Hospital, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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Bagheri-Hosseinabadi Z, Khalili P, Hakimi H, Jalali N, Abbasifard M. Evaluation of the relationship between opioid addiction and metabolic syndrome and its components in the adult population from Rafsanjan city; a cohort study. Inflammopharmacology 2022; 30:2107-2116. [DOI: 10.1007/s10787-022-01065-0] [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] [Received: 06/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Bagheri-Hosseinabadi Z, Rezazadeh Zarandi E, Mirabzadeh M, Amiri A, Abbasifard M. mRNA expression of toll-like receptors 3, 7, 8, and 9 in the nasopharyngeal epithelial cells of coronavirus disease 2019 patients. BMC Infect Dis 2022; 22:448. [PMID: 35538443 PMCID: PMC9086663 DOI: 10.1186/s12879-022-07437-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [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: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Background The etiopathogenesis of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) stem partially from the abnormal activation of the innate and adaptive immune systems. Here in the current investigation, the mRNA expression levels of toll-like receptors (TLRs) were evaluated in the nasopharyngeal epithelial cells from COVID-19 patients. Methods Epithelial cells were obtained using nasopharyngeal swab samples from 90 COVID-19 patients and 50 controls. COVID-19 cases were classified into those without symptoms, with symptoms but not hospitalized, and with symptoms and hospitalized. To determine the mRNA expression levels of TLRs, first RNA was extracted and cDNA was synthesized, and finally Real-time PCR was exerted. Results It was seen that the transcript levels of TLR3, TLR7, TLR8, and TLR9 were overexpressed in the COVID-19 patients with clinical symptoms needing hospitalization as well as in those with clinical symptoms without needing for hospitalization compared to controls. Upregulation of TLRs was associated with clinical presentations of the patients. Conclusions Modulation of TLR3, TLR7, TLR8, TLR9 in the epithelial cells of COVID-19 cases may estimate the disease severity and requirement for hospitalization.
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- Zahra Bagheri-Hosseinabadi
- Pistachio Safety Research Center, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.,Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Immunology of Infectious Diseases Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.,Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Department of Orthodontics, College of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Stomatological Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710004, People's Republic of China
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- Immunology of Infectious Diseases Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran. .,Department of Internal Medicine, Ali-Ibn Abi-Talib Hospital, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.
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Mohsenikia M, Khalighfard S, Alizadeh AM, Khori V, Ghandian Zanjan M, Zare M, Omranipour R, Patrad E, Razavi H, Malekshahi ZV, Bagheri-Hosseinabadi Z. An innovative systematic approach introduced the involved lncRNA-miR-mRNA network in cell cycle and proliferation after conventional treatments in breast cancer patients. Cell Cycle 2022; 21:1753-1774. [PMID: 35470783 PMCID: PMC9302505 DOI: 10.1080/15384101.2022.2070104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The present study aimed to explore the involved lncRNA-miRNA-mRNA network in the cell cycle and proliferation after conventional treatments in Luminal A breast cancer patients. METHODS The candidate miRNAs (miRs), lncRNAs, and mRNAs were first taken from the Gene Expression Omnibus and TCGA databases. The lncRNA-miR-mRNA network was then constructed using the high-throughput sequencing data. The expression levels of selected targets were measured in the breast cancer and healthy samples by the Real-Time PCR technique and compared with the clinical outcomes by the Kaplan-Meier method. RESULTS Our analysis revealed a group of differentially expressed 3 lncRNAs, 9 miRs, and 14 mRNAs in breast cancer patients. A significant expression decrease of the selected tumor suppressor lncRNAs, miRs, and genes and a substantial expression increase of the selected onco-lncRNAs, oncomiRs, and oncogenes were obtained in the patients compared to the healthy group. The plasma levels of the lncRNAs, miRs, and mRNAs were more significant after the operation, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy than the pre-treatment. The Kaplan-Meier analysis indicated that the patients with a high expression of miR-21, miR-20b, IGF1R, and E2F2 and a low expression of miR-125a, PDCD4, and PTEN had exhibited a shorter overall survival rate. CONCLUSION Our results suggested that the underlying mechanisms of the lncRNA, miRs, and mRNAs and relevant signaling pathways may be considered predictive and therapeutic targets for breast cancer.
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- Maryam Mohsenikia
- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Dezful University of Medical Sciences, Dezful, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Breast Disease Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 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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- Breast Disease Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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Bagheri-Hosseinabadi Z, Abbasi M, Kahnooji M, Ghorbani Z, Abbasifard M. The prognostic value of S100A calcium binding protein family members in predicting severe forms of COVID-19. Inflamm Res 2022; 71:369-376. [PMID: 35217896 PMCID: PMC8881187 DOI: 10.1007/s00011-022-01545-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [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: 10/21/2021] [Revised: 01/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background Excessive inflammation has been implicated in the immunopathogenesis of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In the current study, the involvement of S100 calcium binding protein S100A4, S100A9, and S100A10 in the inflammatory settings of COVID-19 patients were evaluated. Methods Peripheral blood samples were obtained from 65 COVID-19 subjects and 50 healthy controls. From the blood samples, RNA was extracted and cDNA was synthesized, and then the mRNA expression levels of S100A4, S100A9, and S100A10 were measured by Real-time PCR. Results The mRNA expression of S100A4 (fold change [FC] = 1.45, P = 0.0011), S100A9 (FC = 1.47, P = 0.0013), and S100A10 (FC = 1.35, P = 0.0053) was significantly upregulated in COVID-19 patients than controls. The mRNA expression of S100A4 (FC = 1.43, P = 0.0071), (FC = 1.66, P = 0.0001), and S100A10 (FC = 1.63, P = 0.0003) was significantly upregulated in the severe COVID-19 subjects than mild-to-moderate subjects. There was a significant positive correlation between mRNA expression of S100A4 (ρ = 0.49, P = 0.030), S100A9 (ρ = 0.55, P = 0.009), and S100A10 (ρ = 0.39, P = 0.040) and d-dimer in the COVID-19 patients. The AUC for S100A4, S100A9, and S100A10 mRNAs were 0.79 (95% CI 0.66–0.92, P = 0.004), 0.80 (95% CI 0.67–0.93, P = 0.002), and 0.71 (95% CI 0.56–0.85, P = 0.010), respectively. Conclusions S100A4, S100A9, and S100A10 play a role in the inflammatory conditions in COVID-19 patients and have potential in prognosis of severe form of COVID-19. Targeting these modules, hopefully, might confer a therapeutic tool in preventing sever symptoms in the COVID-19 patients.
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- Zahra Bagheri-Hosseinabadi
- Molecular Medicine Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ali-Ibn Abi-Talib Hospital, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ali-Ibn Abi-Talib Hospital, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.
- Immunology of Infectious Diseases Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.
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Bagheri-Hosseinabadi Z, Pirsadeghi A, Rahnama A, Bahrehmand F, Abbasifard M. Is there any relationship between serum zinc levels and angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 gene expression in patients with coronavirus disease 2019? Meta Gene 2021; 31:100991. [PMID: 34778004 PMCID: PMC8572017 DOI: 10.1016/j.mgene.2021.100991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [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: 08/08/2021] [Revised: 10/09/2021] [Accepted: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Background The level of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) expression in different tissues is essential in the sensitivity, symptoms and consequences of COVID-19 infection. It seems that zinc is involved in the structure of the ACE2 enzyme has been identified; nonetheless, the relationship between ACE2 expression and zinc serum levels in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-infected patients is still unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the expression of ACE2 in peripheral blood-derived immune cells of COVID-19 patients and its relationship with serum zinc levels. Methods Thirty healthy subjects and thirty patients with COVID-19 were enrolled in this study. The COVID-19 infection was confirmed by positive real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and radiological data. Peripheral blood samples were taken from healthy subjects and COVID-19 patients. Whole blood samples were also used to measure ACE2 gene expression by RT-PCR technique. The correlation matrix evaluated the relationship between ACE2 expression, serum zinc levels, and other related variables. Results The outcomes showed no considerable alteration in serum zinc levels between patients and the control group. Likewise, the ACE2 gene expression results showed a significant decrease in this receptor's expression in COVID-19 patients compared with the healthy subjects. A significant positive correlation was observed between serum zinc level and ACE2 gene expression in patients with COVID-19. Conclusion The immune system seems to reduce the mRNA expression of the ACE2 in the peripheral blood leukocytes following SARS-CoV-2 infection. Moreover, zinc deficiency can make patients more susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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- Zahra Bagheri-Hosseinabadi
- Immunology of Infectious Diseases Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Molecular Medicine Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Non-communicable Diseases Research Center, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Immunology of Infectious Diseases Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
- Department of Internal Medicine, Ali-Ibn Abi-Talib Hospital, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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Gorabi AM, Abbasifard M, Imani D, Aslani S, Razi B, Alizadeh S, Bagheri-Hosseinabadi Z, Sathyapalan T, Sahebkar A. Effect of curcumin on C-reactive protein as a biomarker of systemic inflammation: An updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Phytother Res 2021; 36:85-97. [PMID: 34586711 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [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: 01/07/2021] [Revised: 06/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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It has been suggested that curcumin is a potential agent for lowering the levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) and high-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP), as markers of inflammation. In the current meta-analysis, we attempted to clarify the efficacy of curcumin supplementation in lowering the concentrations of CRP and hs-CRP in patients with autoinflammatory conditions. Nine studies were found evaluating the effect of curcumin on CRP levels, while 23 studies were identified for hs-CRP. CRP concentration was decreased significantly compared to the placebo (WMD = -3.67 mg/L, 95% CI = -6.96 to -0.38, p = 0.02). There was a significant effect of curcumin at dose ≤1,000 mg/day on the CRP concentration. CRP concentration significantly decreased after >10-week intervention compared with placebo.hs-CRP concentration in the intervention group was significantly lower than that of placebo group. A significant effect of curcumin consumption was detected on the serum level of hs-CRP in studies with prescribing ≤1,000 mg/day, and those with ≤10-week duration of intervention. Curcumin consumption resulted in a reduction of hs-CRP in a non-linear fashion with stronger effects with less than 2000 mg curcumin per day. Curcumin seems to be beneficial in decreasing the hs-CRP and CRP levels in proinflammatory settings.
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- Armita Mahdavi Gorabi
- Research Center for Advanced Technologies in Cardiovascular Medicine, Tehran Heart Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ali-Ibn Abi-Talib hospital, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.,Molecular Medicine Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, School of medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Hematology and Blood transfusion, School of Medicine, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Molecular Medicine Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.,Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Academic Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, United Kingdom
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,School of Medicine, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia.,School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Shirvani-Farsani Z, Maloum Z, Bagheri-Hosseinabadi Z, Vilor-Tejedor N, Sadeghi I. DNA methylation signature as a biomarker of major neuropsychiatric disorders. J Psychiatr Res 2021; 141:34-49. [PMID: 34171761 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2021.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [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: 01/11/2021] [Revised: 05/27/2021] [Accepted: 06/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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DNA methylation is a broadly-investigated epigenetic modification that has been considered as a heritable and reversible change. Previous findings have indicated that DNA methylation regulates gene expression in the central nervous system (CNS). Also, disturbance of DNA methylation patterns has been associated with destructive consequences that lead to human brain diseases such as neuropsychiatric disorders (NPDs). In this review, we comprehensively discuss the mechanism and function of DNA methylation and its most recent associations with the pathology of NPDs-including major depressive disorder (MDD), schizophrenia (SZ), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), bipolar disorder (BD), and attention/deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). We also discuss how heterogeneous findings demand further investigations. Finally, based on the recent studies we conclude that DNA methylation status may have implications in clinical diagnostics and therapeutics as a potential epigenetic biomarker of NPDs.
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- Zeinab Shirvani-Farsani
- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shahid Beheshti University G.C., Tehran, IR, Iran.
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shahid Beheshti University G.C., Tehran, IR, Iran.
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.
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- BarcelonaBeta Brain Research Center (BBRC), Pasqual Maragall Foundation, Carrer Wellington 30, 08005, Barcelona, Spain; Center for Genomic Regulation (CRG), The Barcelona Institute for Science and Technology, Barcelona, Spain; Erasmus University Medical Center, Department of Clinical Genetics, Rotterdam, the Netherlands; Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona, Spain.
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- BarcelonaBeta Brain Research Center (BBRC), Pasqual Maragall Foundation, Carrer Wellington 30, 08005, Barcelona, Spain; Center for Genomic Regulation (CRG), The Barcelona Institute for Science and Technology, Barcelona, Spain.
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Bagheri-Hosseinabadi Z, Ostad Ebrahimi H, Bahrehmand F, Taghipour G, Abbasifard M. The relationship between serum levels of interleukin-2 and IL-8 with circulating microRNA-10b in patients with COVID-19. Iran J Immunol 2021; 18:65-73. [PMID: 33787515 DOI: 10.22034/iji.2021.88780.1904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND The role of cytokine storm in the immunopathogenesis of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been implicated. OBJECTIVE To determine the association of microRNA (miRNA)-10b and serum levels of IL-2 and IL-8 in patients with COVID-19. METHODS Blood samples were obtained from 33 COVID-19 patients and 29 healthy subjects. After RNA extraction and cDNA synthesis, the transcript level of miR-10b was determined by Real-time PCR. In addition, the serum levels of IL-2 and IL-8 were measured in subjects using ELISA. RESULTS The patient group comprised of 33 patients with COVID-19 (62.4 ± 3.7 years old), 13 (39%) males and 20 (61%) females. In the control group, 29 subjects (56.6 ± 1.6 years old), 9 (31%) males and 20 (69%) females, were included. The expression of miR-10b was significantly downregulated in the peripheral blood of COVID-19 patients in comparison to the healthy controls (fold change= 0.12, P< 0.0001). The levels of IL-2 (P< 0.001) and IL-8 (P< 0.001) were significantly increased in the serum samples of COVID-19 patients compared to the healthy subjects. The expression level of miR-10b was correlated significantly with the serum levels of IL-2 and IL-8 as well as with the age of patients, ESR and CRP levels. CONCLUSIONS miR-10b is downregulated in the COVID-19 patients and might result in increased levels of IL-2 and IL-8, hence contributing to cytokine storm.
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- Zahra Bagheri-Hosseinabadi
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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Bahardoust M, Heiat M, Khodabandeh M, Karbasi A, Bagheri-Hosseinabadi Z, Ataee MH, Seidalian N, Babazadeh A, Agah S, Abyazi MA. Predictors for the severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection in patients with underlying liver disease: a retrospective analytical study in Iran. Sci Rep 2021; 11:3066. [PMID: 33542426 PMCID: PMC7862282 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-82721-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2020] [Accepted: 01/25/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Risk factors for clinical outcomes of COVID-19 pneumonia have not yet been well established in patients with underlying liver diseases. Our study aimed to describe the clinical characteristics and outcomes of COVID-19 infection among patients with underlying liver diseases and determine the risk factors for severe COVID-19 among them. In a retrospective analytical study, 1002 patients with confirmed COVID-19 pneumonia were divided into two groups: patients with and without underlying liver diseases. The admission period was from 5 March to 14 May 2020. The prevalence of underlying conditions, Demographic data, clinical parameters, laboratory data, and participants' outcomes were evaluated. Logistic regression was used to estimate the predictive factors. Eighty-one (8%) of patients had underlying liver diseases. The frequencies of gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting were significantly higher among patients with liver diseases (48% vs. 25% and 46.1% vs. 30% respectively, both P < 0.05). Moreover, ALT and AST were significantly higher among patients with liver diseases (54.5 ± 45.6 vs. 37.1 ± 28.4, P = 0.013 and 41.4 ± 27.2 vs. 29.2 ± 24.3, P = 0.028, respectively). Additionally, the mortality rate was significantly high in patients with liver disease (12.4% vs. 7%, P = 0.018). We also observed that the parameters such as neutrophil to leukocyte ratio [Odds Ratio Adjusted (ORAdj) 1.81, 95% CI 1.21-3.11, P = 0.011] and blood group A (ORAdj 1.59, 95% CI 1.15-2.11, P = 0.001) were associated with progression of symptoms of COVID-19. The presence of underlying liver diseases should be considered one of the poor prognostic factors for worse outcomes in patients with COVID-19.
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- Mansour Bahardoust
- Baqiyatallah Research Center for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Baqiyatallah Research Center for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Neuromusculoskeletal Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Baqiyatallah Research Center for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Applied Microbiology Research Center, Systems Biology and Poisonings Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Applied Virology Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Colorectal Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Baqiyatallah Research Center for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Saheli M, Pirhajati Mahabadi V, Mesbah-Namin SA, Seifalian A, Bagheri-Hosseinabadi Z. DNA methyltransferase inhibitor 5-azacytidine in high dose promotes ultrastructural maturation of cardiomyocyte. Stem Cell Investig 2021; 7:22. [PMID: 33437842 DOI: 10.21037/sci-2020-007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [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: 02/08/2020] [Accepted: 12/01/2020] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Background The adult human heart muscle cells, cardiomyocytes are not capable of regenerate after injury. Stem cells are a powerful means for future regenerative medicine because of their capacity for self-renewal and multipotency. Several studies have reported the cardiogenic potential in human adipose tissue-derived stem cells (ADSCs) differentiation, but there is still no efficient protocol for the induction of cardiac differentiation by 5-azacytidine (5-Aza). The present study involves characterization and mainly, the ultrastructure of ADSCs derived cardiomyocyte-like cells. Methods The cultured ADSCs were treated with 50 µM 5-Aza for 24 hours, followed by a 10-week extension. At different time points, cardiomyocyte-like cells were assessed by qRT-PCR and were evaluated by transmission electron microscopy at 10th week. Results The expression of cardiac-specific markers entailing cardiac troponin I (cTnI), connexin 43, myosin light chain-2v (Mlc-2v), increased over 10 weeks and the highest expression was at 10th week. The expression of the β-myosin heavy chain (β-MHC) increased significantly over 5 weeks and then decreased. At the ultrastructural level myofibrils, transverse tubules (T-tubules), sarcoplasmic reticular membrane, and intercalated discs were present. Conclusions These data suggest that treatment with 5-Aza in high dose could promote differentiation of ADSCs into cardiomyocyte-like cells. These differentiated cells could be used for regeneration of damaged cardiomyocytes with the 3D scaffold for delivery of the cells.
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- Mona Saheli
- Department of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Neuroscience Research Center, Vice-Chancellor for Research and Technology, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Vice-Chancellor for Research and Technology, Iran university of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Nanotechnology and Regenerative Medicine Commercialisation Centre (NanoRegMed Ltd.), London BioScience Innovation Centre, London, UK
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.,Physiology Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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Bagheri-Hosseinabadi Z, Mirzaei MR, Hajizadeh MR, Asadi F, Rezaeian M, Abbasifard M. Plasma MicroRNAs (miR-146a, miR-103a, and miR-155) as Potential Biomarkers for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Disease Activity in Iranian Patients. Mediterr J Rheumatol 2021; 32:324-330. [PMID: 35128324 PMCID: PMC8802195 DOI: 10.31138/mjr.32.4.324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2020] [Revised: 03/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background: Previous studies have shown that several microRNAs (miRNAs) are dysregulated in the whole blood as well as diverse cells and tissues from rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. The aim of the current study was to determine if the expression of miR-146a, miR-103a, and miR-155 in whole blood of RA patients could confer potential markers in evaluating of activity-severity of the disease in RA patients with established disease. Methods: Whole blood samples were obtained from 30 RA patients and 30 healthy subjects. The RNA content of blood samples was isolated, cDNA was synthesized, and transcript levels of miR-146a, miR-103a, and miR-155 were determined using Real-time PCR. The clinicopathological characteristics of the patients were also evaluated. Results: It was detected that expression level of miR-146a (fold change=1.85, P=0.004), miR-103a (fold change=2.44, P=0.0018), and miR-155 (fold change=1.94, P=0.0025) were significantly upregulated in the whole blood samples of RA patients in comparison to that of healthy subjects. Expression level of miRNAs was correlated with clinicopathological characteristics of the patients, including Disease Activity Score 28 (DAS28), Simple Disease Activity Index (SDAI), 28Tender Joint Count (TJC-28), 28Swollen Joint Count (SJC-28), C-reactive protein (CRP), Rheumatoid factor (RF), and anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (anti-CCP) antibodies. Conclusions: Upregulated levels of miR-146a, miR-103a, and miR-155 in the whole blood samples of RA patients could confer a potential marker of activity-severity of the disease in RA patients with established disease.
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- Zahra Bagheri-Hosseinabadi
- Molecular Medicine Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran,
- Department of clinical Biochemistry, School of medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran,
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- Molecular Medicine Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran,
- Department of clinical Biochemistry, School of medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran,
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- Molecular Medicine Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran,
- Department of clinical Biochemistry, School of medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran,
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- Molecular Medicine Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran,
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- Internal Medicine Resident, Department of Internal Medicine, Ali-Ibn Abi-Talib Hospital, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran,
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- Molecular Medicine Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran,
- Department of internal Medicine, School of medicine, Ali-Ibn-Abi-Talib Hospital, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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Zafari J, Zadehmodarres S, Javani Jouni F, Bagheri-Hosseinabadi Z, Najjar N, Asnaashari M. Investigation into the Effect of Photodynamic Therapy and Cisplatin on the Cervical Cancer Cell Line (A2780). J Lasers Med Sci 2020; 11:S85-S91. [PMID: 33995975 DOI: 10.34172/jlms.2020.s14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Introduction: Cervical cancer is recognized as one of the major causes of mortality among elderly women. Although there are several different therapeutic worldwide guidelines, many researchers have focused on screening new methodologies and technologies to elevate the efficiency of cervical cancer treatment. The simultaneous use of photodynamic therapy (PDT) along with chemotherapy as cisplatin has achieved good aims in the treatment of cervical cancer. Methods: A2780 cells were treated with cisplatin, photodynamic progress (laser with methylene blue as a photosensitizer compound) and a combination of cisplatin and PDT. The lithic effect of the laser, methylene blue and their combination and the IC50 value of cisplatin were calculated for each group. The amount of malondialdehyde (MDA) as membrane lipid peroxidation product and released lactate dehydrogenase was measured in the medium. The toxicity of each agent was evaluated by the MTT technique. Results: The results show that a combination of PDT and chemotherapeutic agent cisplatin caused a twofold decrease in viable cervical cancer cells compared to each therapeutic progress. The combination of both laser therapy and cisplatin enhanced cancer cell membrane disruption by increased membrane lipid peroxidation and apoptotic enzyme activation by the elevation of lactate dehydrogenase activity. Conclusion: The results indicated that cisplatin combined with PDT had a greater therapeutic effect on A2780 as a cervical cancer cell line. Therefore, PDT in combination with chemotherapy enhances the effectiveness of chemotherapeutic agents by the disruption of the cancer cell membrane and switching the apoptosis progress with less adverse effects.
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- Jaber Zafari
- Laser Application in Medical Sciences Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Laser Application in Medical Sciences Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Health, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Laser Application in Medical Sciences Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Endodontic, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Aghayan SS, Farajzadeh A, Bagheri-Hosseinabadi Z, Fadaei H, Yarmohammadi M, Jafarisani M. Elevated homocysteine, as a biomarker of cardiac injury, in panic disorder patients due to oxidative stress. Brain Behav 2020; 10:e01851. [PMID: 32969203 PMCID: PMC7749574 DOI: 10.1002/brb3.1851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2020] [Revised: 08/25/2020] [Accepted: 09/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Patients with panic disorder (PD) suffer from elevated oxidative stress as a consequence of serotonin metabolism disorder. These patients have elevated serotonin concentration and catabolism of serotonin via monoamine oxidase. The aim of the present study was to evaluate serum homocysteine concentration and its relationship with oxidative stress level in PD patients, regarding homocysteine as a diagnostic biomarker of heart disease. MATERIALS & METHOD Sixty patients with PD according to the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for a panic attack and 60 healthy individuals were included in the present study. Peripheral venous blood samples were taken from patients. Erythrocytes and serum were separated from blood, and RBC hemolysates were prepared to investigate oxidative stress indices including glutathione and glutathione peroxidase. Serum homocysteine and carbonyl groups concentrations were measured in all samples. Data were analyzed using ANOVA, and p < .05 was considered significant. RESULTS Results showed that serum carbonyl groups concentration was significantly higher in patients with PD than in healthy individuals (p < .001). The results also indicated decreased serum glutathione concentration and glutathione peroxidase activity in patients (p < .003). In addition, elevated homocysteine concentration in PD patients serum was observed during the present study (p < .003). CONCLUSION Our findings support that patients with PD experience higher levels of oxidative stress, due to impaired serotonin metabolism, which is related to the prognosis of heart disease in these patients.
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Department of Medical sciences, Babol Branch, Islamic Azad University, Babol, Iran
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- Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
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Amanat S, Sinaei E, Panji M, MohammadporHodki R, Bagheri-Hosseinabadi Z, Asadimehr H, Fararouei M, Dianatinasab A. A Randomized Controlled Trial on the Effects of 12 Weeks of Aerobic, Resistance, and Combined Exercises Training on the Serum Levels of Nesfatin-1, Irisin-1 and HOMA-IR. Front Physiol 2020; 11:562895. [PMID: 33178035 PMCID: PMC7596362 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2020.562895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [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: 05/16/2020] [Accepted: 09/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background/objective: This study aimed to investigate the impacts of a 12-week training of the aerobic exercise (AE), resistance exercise (RE), and combined exercise (CE) on the serum levels of nesfatin-1, irisin-1 and some other metabolic and anthropometric indices in overweight women with metabolic syndrome. Methods: Sixty overweight women with metabolic syndrome were assigned equally into four groups: aerobic exercise (AE, n = 15), resistance exercise (RE, n = 15), combined exercise (CE, n = 15), and control (n = 15). All groups underwent 12 weeks of intervention. The study variables were measured before and 24 h after the intervention period. Results: Twelve weeks of training resulted in an increase of irisin-1 in the AE and CE groups and nesfatin-1 in all the intervention groups. As expected, all the trained groups exhibited a positive alteration in anthropometric indices and lipid profile in comparison with the control group. Besides, compared with the control group, insulin resistance (based on the homeostatic model assessment) in AE (p = 0.022), RE (p = 0.032), and CE (p < 0.001) groups were reduced significantly. According to the observed changes in the measured indices, serum irisin-1 was significantly correlated with body weight, BMI, body fat percentage, fasting insulin, and HOMA-IR. However, with regard to nesfatin-1, only a negative correlation was observed with body fat percentage and LDL-cholesterol. Conclusions: The 12-week systematic training program changed circulating irisin-1 and nesfatin-1. Also, change in the serum irisin-1 and nesfatin-1 were correlated with the change in glycemic and anthropometric indices in addition to LDL-cholesterol. Also, exercise training significantly reduced fasting insulin and HOMA-IR in all the intervention groups. RCT Registration Code: IRCT20180806040721N2.
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- Sasan Amanat
- Department of Nutrition, School of Health, Larestan University of Medical Sciences, Larestan, Iran
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- Rehabilitation Sciences Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biological Science, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran
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- Kashmar Center of Higher Health Education, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, School of Nutrition & Food Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Salehzadeh M, Abdi Tazeabadi S, Bahardoust M, Bagheri-Hosseinabadi Z, Kamali K, Ghadamzadeh M, Bagheri SM. Evaluation of the role of reflux pattern in Color Doppler Ultrasound on spermogram improvement after varicocelectomy. Int Urol Nephrol 2020; 52:2245-2251. [PMID: 32862328 DOI: 10.1007/s11255-020-02566-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: 05/16/2020] [Accepted: 07/07/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE Many attempts are being made to find an association between varicocele characteristics and sperm parameters. In this study, we investigated the association between a newly introduced varicocele reflux grading pattern and sperm parameters, as well as its effect on spermogram improvement after varicocelectomy. METHODS In a prospective study, 73 patients with a clinical single-sided varicocele who underwent corrective varicocelectomy were included. Reflux pattern was determined on Color Doppler Ultrasound (CDUS) and categorized into four grades: grade 1 (retrograde), grade 2 (augmentation), grade 3 (enhancement), and grade 4 (stasis). The association of pre- and postoperative spermogram with the patients' reflux pattern was evaluated. RESULTS A significant positive association was found between the venous diameter and reflux pattern. Higher grades of the reflux pattern were associated with the more severe hemodynamic pattern of the reflux (shunt type). A significant association was found between the reflux pattern and preoperative semen characteristics, and this association was more prominent in constant venous diameter. In this respect, the enhancing reflux type was associated with the most impaired preoperative sperm count, motility, and morphology. The enhancing type also revealed the most improvement in spermogram after varicocelectomy. CONCLUSION Patients with a higher reflex grade, particularly enhancing pattern, will most benefit from the surgical correction of varicocele. These findings suggest reflux pattern as a promising prognostic factor for a favorable outcome after varicocelectomy.
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- Meysam Salehzadeh
- Resident of Radiology, Rasoul-e-Akram Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Resident of Radiology, Rasoul-e-Akram Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Department of Urology, Hasheminejad Kidney Center (HKC), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Radiology, Hasheminejad Kidney Center (HKC), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Valinezhad St, Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran
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- Department of Radiology, Hasheminejad Kidney Center (HKC), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Valinezhad St, Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran.
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Bahardoust M, Mokhtare M, Barati M, Bagheri-Hosseinabadi Z, Karimi Behnagh A, Keyvani H, Agah S. A randomized controlled trial of pegylated interferon-alpha with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate for hepatitis B e antigen-negative chronic hepatitis B: A 48-week follow-up study. J Infect Chemother 2020; 26:1265-1271. [PMID: 32762882 DOI: 10.1016/j.jiac.2020.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [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: 04/17/2020] [Revised: 07/03/2020] [Accepted: 07/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Recent studies report incongruent finds regarding the addition of pegylated interferon -alpha (Peg- IFNα) to nucleos(t)ide analogues. This study was designed to compare the efficacy of Peg- IFNα and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) combination therapy with each of the treatments separately. METHODS In this open-label, randomized clinical trial, treatment-naive hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg)-negative patients were randomly assigned to three treatment groups: Group A: Peg- IFNα (180 mcg/week) with TDF (300 mg/day); Group B: TDF (300 mg/day); and Group C: Peg- IFNα (180 mcg/week). The intervention spanned 48 weeks and patients were followed up every 12 weeks. The primary end-point was HBV DNA load <20 IU/mL. RESULTS Groups A, B and C each comprised of 22, 23 and 22 patients, respectively. The number of patients with HBV DNA suppression in group A was significantly higher compared to groups B and C (P = 0.034). No significant difference was observed in the normalization trends of serum ALT levels between the three groups (P = 0.082). At week 48, combination therapy was significantly more effective in suppressing HBV DNA concentration to below the level of detection than TDF monotherapy (OR = 2.1, 95%CI: 1.18-4.15; P = 0.034). Furthermore, a comparison between monotherapy arms revealed that both interventions had similar effects on the overall outcome (OR = 1.24, 95%CI: 1.02-5.8; P = 0.062). CONCLUSION A Peg- IFNα and TDF combination therapy resulted in improved virologic response and was safe in HBeAg negative patients. Monotherapy with Peg-IFNα or TDF procured limited benefits in comparison. TRIAL REGISTRATION This study was registered in the Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (IRCT20181113041635N1).
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- Mansour Bahardoust
- Colorectal Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Colorectal Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pediatric Infectious Diseases Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Department of Virology, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Colorectal Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Abbasifard M, Imani D, Bagheri-Hosseinabadi Z. PTPN22 gene polymorphism and susceptibility to rheumatoid arthritis (RA): Updated systematic review and meta-analysis. J Gene Med 2020; 22:e3204. [PMID: 32333475 DOI: 10.1002/jgm.3204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [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: 12/19/2019] [Revised: 02/13/2020] [Accepted: 04/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Several genome-wide association studies have revealed a genetic background with respect to susceptibility to rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Although several individual case-control studies have evaluated the role of protein tyrosine phosphatase non-receptor 22 (PTPN22) gene rs2476601 single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in conferring a risk for RA, the results have been conflicting. Hence, this meta-analysis was aimed to provide a solution for this issue. METHODS To search for studies assessing the association between the PTPN22 gene rs2476601 SNP and the risk of RA, a systematic search was conducted in the main databases, including PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science, prior to December 2019. The odds ratio (OR) and corresponding 95% confidence interval (CI) was calculated to assess the possibility of association risk. RESULTS The literature search identified 52 case-control studies. The pooled analysis detected significant positive association of rs2476601 in all genetic models, including dominant model (OR = 1.69, 95% CI = 1.55-1.84, P < 0.001), recessive model (OR = 2.50, 95% CI = 2.06-3.05, P < 0.001), allelic model (OR = 1.80, 95% CI = 1.60-2.2, P < 0.001), TT versus CC model (OR = 2.79, 95% CI = 2.28-3.41, P < 0.001) and CT versus CC model (OR = 1.59, 95% CI = 1.50-1.67, P < 0.001). Analyses based on population stratification indicated that rs2476601 SNP strongly increased the risk of RA in Caucasians and Africans under all genotype models. CONCLUSIONS This meta-analysis reports that the PTPN22 gene rs2476601 SNP increases RA risk, especially in Caucasians and Africans.
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- Mitra Abbasifard
- Department of internal Medicine, Ali-Ibn Abi-Talib hospital, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.,Rheumatology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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Bagheri-Hosseinabadi Z, Imani D, Yousefi H, Abbasifard M. Vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene polymorphism and risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA): systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Rheumatol 2020; 39:3555-3569. [PMID: 32445089 DOI: 10.1007/s10067-020-05143-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [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: 03/06/2020] [Revised: 04/21/2020] [Accepted: 05/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Vitamin D is involved in immune system modulation as well as in calcium and bone homeostasis, hence plays a role in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) etiopathogenesis. A bulk of studies in different populations have assessed the association between the vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene polymorphisms and the risk of RA, reporting conflicting results. Therefore, we designed a meta-analysis to comprehensively evaluate the association of VDR gene polymorphisms and RA risk. All potential studies reporting the association between VDR gene polymorphisms and susceptibility to RA published till February 2020 were retrieved through systematic search of database, including Scopus and MEDLINE. Strength of pooled association was determined through calculating the pooled odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Subgroup analysis was performed by stratifying the studies by population type. This meta-analysis included 23 eligible studies (21 articles) overall. We noticed that FokI SNP had a significant protective association with susceptibility to RA in the overall analysis as well as in Europeans and Asians. TaqI SNP decreased the RA risk in Africans and Arabs, but not in the overall analysis. Likewise, BsmI SNP and RA risk in the overall population analysis was not significant. Interestingly, BsmI polymorphism increased RA risk in Africans. This meta-analysis offers a significant association between VDR gene polymorphism and susceptibility to RA in both overall and ethnic-specific analysis. However, different polymorphisms acted inversely in increasing or decreasing RA risk in different populations.
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- Zahra Bagheri-Hosseinabadi
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
- Molecular Medicine Research Center,Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Medicine, LSUHSC, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Molecular Medicine Research Center,Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.
- Department of internal Medicine, Ali-Ibn Abi-Talib hospital, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.
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Dianatinasab M, Rezaian M, HaghighatNezad E, Bagheri-Hosseinabadi Z, Amanat S, Rezaeian S, Masoudi A, Ghiasvand R. Dietary Patterns and Risk of Invasive Ductal and Lobular Breast Carcinomas: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Clin Breast Cancer 2020; 20:e516-e528. [PMID: 32362500 DOI: 10.1016/j.clbc.2020.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [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: 12/11/2019] [Revised: 03/04/2020] [Accepted: 03/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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The histopathologic subtypes of breast cancer, including invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) and invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC), differ in terms of risk factors, progression, and response to treatment. The PubMed/Medline, Web of Science, and Scopus databases were searched up to February 2020 for published studies on the association between dietary patterns (Western diet [WD] or Mediterranean diet [WD]) and the risk of IDC/ILC of breast. Multivariable adjusted relative risk (RR) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) comparing the highest and lowest categories of WD and MD patterns were combined by using the random-effects meta-analyses. After searching the databases, 10 eligible studies on the association of diet and IDC (7 articles) and ILC (3 articles) were included in the analysis. A statistically significant adverse association was observed between MD and IDC in case-control studies (RR = 0.47; 95% CI, 0.39-0.55; I2 = 85.1%; P < .001). However, the association was nonsignificant in cohort studies (RR = 0.98; 95% CI, 0.92-1.05; I2 = 88.8%; P = .003). The pooled analysis also suggested a significant and direct association between the WD and the risk of IDC (RR = 1.36; 95% CI, 1.18-1.53; I2 = 63.7%; P = .017). The risk of ILC for the highest compared to the lowest category of MD was highly protective (RR = 0.76; 95% CI, 0.64-0.87; I2 = 89.2%; P < .001), and a marginally significant association was found between the WD and risk of ILC (RR = 1.45; 95% CI, 1.04-1.86), with no heterogeneity (I2 = 0; P = .52). This meta-analysis provides supporting evidence for the association between MD decreased risk of IDC and ILC of the breast and the association between WD and increased risk of IDC and ILC. Further investigations are needed to better understand the reasons behind the etiologic mechanisms of how dietary patterns affect patients differently by common breast cancer subtypes, including IDC and ILC.
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- Mostafa Dianatinasab
- Department of Epidemiology, Center for Health Related Social and Behavioral Sciences Research, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Larestan University of Medical Sciences, Larestan, Iran
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- Infectious Diseases Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology, Center for Health Related Social and Behavioral Sciences Research, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
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- Oslo Centre for Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway; Department of Research, Cancer Registry of Norway, Oslo, Norway
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Abbasifard M, Kamiab Z, Bagheri-Hosseinabadi Z, Sadeghi I. The role and function of long non-coding RNAs in osteoarthritis. Exp Mol Pathol 2020; 114:104407. [PMID: 32088191 DOI: 10.1016/j.yexmp.2020.104407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [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: 07/09/2019] [Revised: 01/03/2020] [Accepted: 02/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Osteoarthiritis (OA) is the most prevalent disease of articulating joints in human that frequently results in joint pain, movement limitations, inflammation, and progressive degradation of articular cartilage. The etiology of OA is not completely clear and there is no full treatment for this disease. Molecular investigations have revealed the involvement of non-coding RNAs such as Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in OA pathogenesis. LncRNAs play roles in multiple cellular and biological processes. Moreover, numerous lncRNAs are differentially expressed in human OA cartilage. In this review, we underlie the increasing evidence for the critical role of lncRNAs in OA pathogenesis reviewing the latest researches.
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- Mitra Abbasifard
- Department of Internal Medicine, Ali-Ibn Abi-Talib Hospital, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Department of Family Medicine, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran; Clinical Research Development Unit, Ali Ibn Abi Talib Hospital, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.
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- Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG), The Barcelona Institute for Science and Technology, Dr. Aiguader 88, Barcelona, E-08003 Catalonia, Spain; CEINGE-biotecnologie avanzate, Naples, Italy.
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Bagheri-Hosseinabadi Z, Seyedi F, Mollaei HR, Moshrefi M, Seifalian A. Combination of 5-azaytidine and hanging drop culture convert fat cell into cardiac cell. Biotechnol Appl Biochem 2020; 68:92-101. [PMID: 32028539 DOI: 10.1002/bab.1897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [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: 10/16/2019] [Accepted: 01/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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One of the promising approaches for the treatment of cardiac disease is stem cell therapy. In this study, we compared the cardiomyogenic differentiation rate, from human adipose-derived stem cells (hADSCs) in a three-dimensional (3D) hanging drop (HD) spheroid culture system, versus a two-dimensional (2D) culture condition at different concentrations of 5-azacytidine (5-Aza). 5-Azaytidine (5-Aza) is a pyrimidine nucleoside analogue of cytidine that initiates cell differentiation programs through DNA demethylation. The hADSCs were isolated and cultured both in 2D and 3D HD conditions, with either 10 or 50 μM concentrations of 5-Aza. Then DNA content, gene expression, and protein content were analyzed. 3D HD culture resulted in a higher percentage of cells in G0/G1 and S phase in the cell division cycle, whereas 2D culture led to a greater percentage of cells in the G2/M phase. A significantly higher gene expression rate of HAND1, HAND2, cTnI, Cx43, βMHC, GATA4, NKX2.5, and MLC2V was observed in HD treated with 50 μM 5-Aza. This was confirmed by immunocytochemistry. These findings suggest that 50 μM concentration of 5-Aza can induce hADSCs to differentiate into cardiomyocytes. The differentiation rate was significantly higher when accompanied by the 3D HD culture system. This work provides a new culture system for cell differentiation for cardiovascular tissue engineering.
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- Zahra Bagheri-Hosseinabadi
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.,Molecular Medicine Research Center, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Jiroft University of Medical Sciences, Jiroft, Iran
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Afzalipour Medical Faculty, Kerman University of Medical Science, Kerman, Iran
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- Medical Nanotechnology & Tissue Engineering Research Centre, Yazd Reproductive Science Institute, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Nanotechnology and Regenerative Medicine Commercialisation Centre (NanoRegMed Ltd.), London BioScience Innovation Centre, London, United Kingdom
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Najafipour H, Bagheri-Hosseinabadi Z, Eslaminejad T, Mollaei HR. The effect of sodium valproate on differentiation of human adipose-derived stem cells into cardiomyocyte-like cells in two-dimensional culture and fibrin scaffold conditions. Cell Tissue Res 2019; 378:127-141. [PMID: 31049685 DOI: 10.1007/s00441-019-03027-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [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: 09/09/2018] [Accepted: 04/02/2019] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) into cardiomyocytes is a complex phenomenon, and attempts to find an effective inducing agent are still ongoing. We studied the effect of fibrin scaffold and sodium valproate (VPA, as a histone deacetylase inhibitor) on the differentiation of human adipose-derived stem cells (hADSCs) into cardiomyocyte-like cells. The cells were cultured in culture flask (2D) and in fibrin scaffold (3D), fabricated of human plasma fibrinogen, with and without VPA (1 mM). QRT-PCR, Western blot, and immunochemistry assays were used to evaluate the expression of cardiac markers at gene and protein levels. High levels of CD44, CD90, CD73, and CD105 were expressed on the surface of hADSCs. Treated encapsulated hADSCs (3D) presented significantly higher mRNA expression of HAND1 (1.54-fold), HAND2 (1.59-fold), cTnI (1.76-fold), MLC2v (1.4-fold), Cx43 (1.38-fold), βMHC (1.34-fold), GATA4 (1.48-fold), and NKX2.5 (1.66-fold) in comparison to 2D conditions at four weeks after induction. The protein expressions of NKX2.5 (0.78 vs 0.65), cTnI (1.04 vs 0.81), and Cx43 (1.11 vs 1.08) were observed in the differentiated cells both in 3D and 2D groups, while control cells were absolutely negative for these proteins. The frequency of cTnI and Cx43-positive cells was significantly higher in 3D (24.2 ± 15 and 12 ± 3%) than 2D conditions (19.8 ± 3 and 10 ± 2%). Overall, the results showed that VPA can increase cardiomyogenesis in hADSCs and that fibrin scaffold enhances the inductive effect of VPA. Results of this study may improve cell-based protocols for implementation of more successful cardiac repair strategies.
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- Hamid Najafipour
- Cardiovascular Research Center, Institute of Basic and Clinical Physiology Sciences and Department of Physiology, Afzalipour Medical Faculty, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.
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- Pharmaceutics Research Centre, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, and Physiology Research Center, Afzalipour Medical Faculty, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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Zadehbagheri F, Hosseini E, Bagheri-Hosseinabadi Z, Rekabdarkolaee HM, Sadeghi I. Profiling of miRNAs in serum of children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder shows significant alterations. J Psychiatr Res 2019; 109:185-192. [PMID: 30557705 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2018.12.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [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: 08/20/2018] [Revised: 12/05/2018] [Accepted: 12/07/2018] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a common psychiatric disorder, is identified by abnormal levels of impulsivity, inattention, and hyperactivity. MiRNAs play important roles in neural network development of the brain. Circulating miRNAs (cmiRNAs) are offered as promising noninvasive markers for psychiatric disorders. In this study, the expression level of neurologically relevant miRNAs was evaluated in serum samples of ADHD individuals. METHODS RNA extraction was performed for 60 subjects with ADHD and 60 healthy controls, and the cDNAs were synthesized for all the miRNAs. The expression level of 84 cmiRNAs was then examined in 4 ADHD subjects and 4 controls. The altered expression of 10 cmiRNAs was further evaluated in validation cohort comprising 56 ADHD and 56 control samples by qPCR. The diagnostic power of the miRNAs was determined by use of Receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) analysis. The cmiRNAs target genes were predicted using DIANA mirPath software and gene ontology enrichment analysis was performed using Cytoscape CLUGO. RESULTS Initially, 10 miRNAs showed differential expression in ADHD individuals. Further analysis confirmed four miRNAs (hsa-miR-101-3p, hsa-miR-130a-3p, hsa-miR-138-5p and hsa-miR-195-5p) upregulated and one miRNA (hsa-miR-106b-5p) downregulated. These miRNAs showed significant predictive values for discriminating ADHD individuals. Enrichment analysis highlighted the involvement of the deregulated cmiRNAs in many canonical neurobiological pathways and mechanisms. CONCLUSIONS Our report is the first comprehensive study on the expression profiling of miRNAs in serum of ADHD subjects. These findings suggest a set of cmiRNAs as potential noninvasive biomarkers for ADHD.
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- Fatemeh Zadehbagheri
- Department of Internal Medicine, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran; Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran.
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran.
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran; CEINGE-biotecnologie Avanzate, Naples, Italy.
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Bagheri-Hosseinabadi Z, Hamidabadi HG, Bojnordi MN. An efficient induction protocol for deriving mature oligodendrocytes from human dental stem cells. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 120:86-88. [PMID: 30685998 DOI: 10.4149/bll_2019_013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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INTRODUCTION This study examined the process of deriving mature oligodendrocytes from human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs) via addition of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). METHODS The hDPSCs were cultured in the presence of retinoic acid and CSF. The oligodendrocytes were confirmed using immunocytochemistry for specific glial markers, namely Olig2 and MBP markers. RESULTS The differentiated oligodendrocytes were immunopositive for Olig2 and MBP markers at the end of induction phase. CONCLUSION It is concluded that this study indicated the glial differentiation of hDPSCs in the presence of CSF and appropriate inducers, which is a usable therapeutic technique in neuroregenerative medicine (Fig. 3, Ref. 24).
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Bagheri-Hosseinabadi Z, Mesbah-Namin SA, Salehinejad P, Seyedi F. Fibrin scaffold could promote survival of the human adipose-derived stem cells during differentiation into cardiomyocyte-like cells. Cell Tissue Res 2018; 372:571-589. [PMID: 29508071 DOI: 10.1007/s00441-018-2799-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [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: 08/07/2017] [Accepted: 01/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Human adipose-derived stem cells (hADSCs) are capable of differentiation into many cells including cardiac cells. Different types of scaffolds are used for cell differentiation but the best is yet to be determined. In this study, fibrin scaffold (3D) was fabricated using human plasma fibrinogen and compared with culture plates (2D) for the growth and differentiation of hADSCs into cardiomyocyte-like cells. For this purpose, after obtaining the properties of the isolated hADSCs and fibrin scaffold, four biochemical tests were employed to determine the relative growth rate of hADSCs in 2D and 3D cultures. To examine the effects of two different culture systems on cardiomyogenic differentiation, hADSCs were treated with 10 or 50 μM 5-azacytidine (5-Aza) for 24 h and followed until 10 weeks. The results indicated that the growth of hADSCs in 3D significantly increased after the seventh day (P < 0.05). Western blot, qRT-PCR and immunochemistry assays were used to evaluate the rate of cardiac differentiation, which showed significantly higher expression of special cardiac genes such as NKX2.5, Cx43, MLC2v, βMHC, HAND1, HAND2 and cTnI (P < 0.05) in the treated hADSCs with 50 μM 5-Aza in the 3D group. However, the expression level of the specific cardiac proteins in 3D was not significant using western blot and immunofluorescence staining. In conclusion, this study suggests that the fibrin scaffold with a compressive stress of 107.74 kPa can keep the cells alive for 10 weeks and also allows a higher and sooner differentiation of hADSCs into cardiomyocyte-like cells treated with 50 μM 5-Aza.
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- Zahra Bagheri-Hosseinabadi
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, P. O. Box: 14115-111, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, P. O. Box: 14115-111, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Anatomy, Afzalipour School of Medicine and Physiology Research Center, Institute of Basic and Clinical Physiology Sciences, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Jiroft University of Medical Sciences, Jiroft, Iran
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Bagheri-Hosseinabadi Z, Salehinejad P, Mesbah-Namin SA. Differentiation of human adipose-derived stem cells into cardiomyocyte-like cells in fibrin scaffold by a histone deacetylase inhibitor. Biomed Eng Online 2017; 16:134. [PMID: 29169361 PMCID: PMC5701346 DOI: 10.1186/s12938-017-0423-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [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: 08/22/2017] [Accepted: 11/10/2017] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Background Human adipose-derived stem cells (hADSCs) are capable of differentiating into many cells such as cardiac cells. Different types of inducers are used for cardiac cell differentiation, but this question still remains to be investigated, which one is the best. The aim of this paper was to investigate the effect of combination of fibrin scaffold and trichostatin A (TSA), for differentiation of hADSCs into cardiomyocyte-like cells. Methods After approval of characteristics of hADSCs and fibrin scaffold, hADSCs were cultured in fibrin scaffold with 10 µM TSA for 72 h and kept in standard conditions for 4 weeks. QRT-PCR and immunostaining assay were performed for evaluating the expression pattern of special cardiac genes and proteins. Results In particular, our study showed that fibrin scaffold alongside TSA enhanced expression of the selected genes and proteins. Conclusions We concluded that the TSA alone or with fibrin scaffold can lead to the generation of cardiac like cells in a short period of time.
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Affiliation(s)
- Zahra Bagheri-Hosseinabadi
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
| | - Parvin Salehinejad
- Department of Anatomy, Afzalipour School of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran. .,Physiology Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
| | - Seyed Alireza Mesbah-Namin
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
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