Publications by authors named "A Alborzi"
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- The study investigated the effects of a diet consisting of 70% genetically modified (GM) soybean on Sprague-Dawley rats over 120 days, comparing it with a non-GM soybean diet.
- Results showed no significant changes in body weight, hematology, or serum biochemistry in rats consuming GM soybeans, and total bacterial abundance in their gut remained similar to those on a non-GM diet.
- However, there was a noted difference in antibiotic resistance, with E. faecalis being less resistant to erythromycin in the GM soybean group, suggesting the need for further research on how GM food impacts antibiotic resistance in gut microbiota.
The use of polymeric passive samplers (often polydimethylsiloxane, PDMS, or low-density polyethylene, LDPE) to indicate water concentrations of hydrophobic organic compounds under environmental conditions generally requires two key parameters, a compound-specific polymer-water equilibrium partition coefficient (K), and the degree of equilibration achieved in a given environmental exposure scenario. Herein, we have developed model to extrapolate equilibration of performance reference compounds between polymer and pore water across different compound classes that is also dependent upon accurate estimates of K. We have also developed quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) models, to estimate K for PAHs, PCBs, DDx, and dioxin/furans for the two most common polymeric samplers, PDMS and LDPE.
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- Leptospirosis is a significant public health issue in tropical and subtropical areas, prompting research in Golestan province to assess the prevalence of leptospiral antibodies among livestock breeders and farmers.
- The study involved 70 serum samples analyzed for IgM antibodies and DNA, revealing that middle-aged males were particularly affected, with a notable 41.42% testing positive through PCR.
- The findings highlight leptospirosis as a prevalent disease in farmers, suggesting the need for improved health measures and the adoption of mechanized farming to reduce its spread.
Introduction: Brain neoplasms and central nervous system (CNS) disorders, particularly gliomas, have shown a notable increase in incidence over the last three decades, posing significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have emerged as promising biomarkers due to their regulatory role in gene expression, offering potential enhancements in glioma diagnosis and prognosis.
Methods: This systematic review and meta-analysis, adhering to PRISMA guidelines, included 25 studies for diagnostic accuracy and 99 for prognostic analysis, published until August 27th, 2023.
Prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus Markers among the Women with Breast Cancer.
Asian Pac J Cancer Prev
February 2024
Introduction: Breast cancer represents a formidable peril to the female populace on a worldwide level. The association between breast cancer and various factors, including viral infections, has been extensively investigated. Recently, the link between HBV infection and breast cancer patients has garnered attention.
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