How abscisic acid collaborates in Brassica napus responses to salt and drought stress: An in silico approach.

Canola (Brassica napus sp.), the most important oily seed product in the world, is affected largely by salinity and drought stresses due to its ability to be planted in arid and semiarid regions. Therefore, studying potent genes involved in salt/drought stress response in canola would help improve abiotic stress tolerance.

Upregulation of ACC deaminase gene in Bacillus velezensis UTB96 improved yield and shelf Life of Agaricus bisporus.

Agaricus bisporus is globally a most extensively consumed species of edible mushrooms. Ethylene secreted by A. bisporus mycelium suppress the initiation of fructification.

Enhancing bone regeneration: Unleashing the potential of magnetic nanoparticles in a microtissue model.

Bone tissue engineering addresses the limitations of autologous resources and the risk of allograft disease transmission in bone diseases. In this regard, engineered three-dimensional (3D) models emerge as biomimetic alternatives to natural tissues, replicating intracellular communication. Moreover, the unique properties of super-paramagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) were shown to promote bone regeneration via enhanced osteogenesis and angiogenesis in bone models.

The effects of simvastatin-loaded nanoliposomes on human multilineage liver fibrosis microtissue.

In this in vitro study, for the first time, we evaluate the effects of simvastatin-loaded liposome nanoparticles (SIM-LipoNPs) treatment on fibrosis-induced liver microtissues, as simvastatin (SIM) has shown potential benefits in the non-alcoholic fatty liver disease process. We developed multicellular liver microtissues composed of hepatic stellate cells, hepatoblastoma cells and human umbilical vein endothelial cells. The microtissues were supplemented with a combination of palmitic acid and oleic acid to develop fibrosis models.

Reviewing the effect of aggregates in Rhodamine 6G aqueous solution on fluorescence quantum efficiency.

Rhodamines constitute a class of dyes extensively investigated and applied in various contexts, primarily attributed to their high luminescence quantum yield. This study delves into the impact of aggregation on the thermal and optical properties of Rhodamine 6G (R-6G) solutions in distilled water. Examined properties encompass thermal diffusivity (D), temperature coefficient of the refractive index (dn/dT), fluorescence quantum efficiency (η), and energy transfer (ET).

The potential role of protein disulfide isomerases (PDIs) during parasitic infections: a focus on Leishmania spp.

Leishmaniasis is a group of vector-borne diseases caused by intracellular protozoan parasites belonging to the genus Leishmania. Leishmania parasites can employ different and numerous sophisticated strategies, including modulating host proteins, cell signaling, and cell responses by parasite proteins, to change the infected host conditions to favor the parasite persistence and induce pathogenesis. In this sense, protein disulfide isomerases (PDIs) have been described as crucial proteins that can be modulated during leishmaniasis and affect the pathogenesis process.

Ca-AlN MOFs-loaded chitosan/gelatin scaffolds; a dual-delivery system for bone tissue engineering applications.

Creating a scaffold for bone tissue engineering that is bioactive and capable of acting as a local-dual delivery system, releasing bioactive molecules and regulating the bone remodeling process to achieve balanced bone resorption and formation, is a significant challenge. The objective of this research is to create a composite scaffold using chitosan/gelatin (CHS/Gel) and the calcium (Ca)-alendronate (ALN) metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). The scaffold will act as a dual-delivery system, releasing Ca ions and ALN to regulate bone formation.

Novel Information Regarding the Treatment of Infection: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials.

Objective: infects at least 50% of the world's human population. The current study aimed to assess and compare the efficacy of triple versus quadruple therapy.

Methods: Randomized clinical trials (RCTs) consisting of triple and quadruple therapy were identified through electronic and manual searches in the national and international online databases (IsI, Magiran, Embase, PubMed, and Scopus).

Toxoplasma and Risk of Spontaneous Abortion: A Meta-Analysis in A Population of Iranian Women.

is found as an intracellular protozoan parasite in the Apicomplexa phylum that can be transmitted to the fetus and causes miscarriage, infection, and asymptomatic neonatal disease. In the present study, we characterized the seroprevalence rate of anti- antibodies in a population of Iranian women with a recent a spontaneous abortion. We examined our national and international databases including Irandoc, Magiran, SID, Medlib, Scopus, PubMed, and the Science Direct.

The effect of web-mediated, blended, and purely online learning on EFL learners' writing achievement in the Iranian context: A comparative study.

In the era of web-based technology, the conventional instructions seem archaic and need to be replaced or improved with more novel technology-enhanced instructions (TEIs) that have been reported to enrich the instructional settings by providing further innovative teaching and learning opportunities. As a result, the present study aimed at not only examining but also comparing the effectiveness of web-mediated, blended, and purely online learning instructions on EFL learners' writing achievement in the Iranian context. Therefore, 49 homogenous participants were randomly assigned into the web-mediated leaning (WML) group that attended the workshop physically at predetermined times, the enriched virtual blended learning (EVBL) group that not only was provided with online sessions but also received compulsory in-person instructional sessions, and the purely online leaning (POL) group that merely received an online instruction.

Standard Triple Therapy as a Remedy for Treatment of Infection: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials.

Background: H. pylori infection, one of the most prevalent infectious diseases, can cause severe health problems. Therefore, it seems to be crucial to effectively counter the H.

Loading essential oil in solid lipid nanoparticles and its effect on apoptosis of breast cancer cell line MDA-MB-231.

has an anti-cancer effect due to its essential oil which is the major constituent of Unfortunately, this essential oil evaporates easily and makes it less effective. The current research, therefore, aimed to improve the anti-cancer effect of essential oil (PAEO) in solid lipid nanoparticles (SLN). The chemical components of PAEO were assessed by gas chromatography.

A proteomic glimpse into the effect of antimalarial drugs on Plasmodium falciparum proteome towards highlighting possible therapeutic targets.

There is no effective vaccine against malaria; therefore, chemotherapy is to date the only choice to fight against this infectious disease. However, there is growing evidences of drug-resistance mechanisms in malaria treatments. Therefore, the identification of new drug targets is an urgent need for the clinical management of the disease.

Histopathological, serological, molecular and electron microscopy detection of Maedi-Visna infection in sheep population in the West of Iran.

Background: Maedi-Visna (MV) is a progressive lymphoproliferative viral disease that affects multiple organs of small ruminants, including sheep and goats. The disease occurs primarily in the lung tissue and causes interstitial pneumonia.

Aims: The aim of present study was to investigate the prevalence of ovine MV infection in Iranian sheep population through macroscopic, histopathological, serological, and molecular assays, as well as transmission electron microscopy (TEM).

A systematic review and meta-analysis on the association of serum and tumor tissue iron and risk of breast cancer.

Background: Some studies have investigated the effects of iron on breast carcinogenesis and reported different findings about the association between Fe and breast cancer risk. This study was conducted to estimate this effect using meta-analysis method.

Methods: A total of 20 articles published between 1984 and 2017 worldwide were selected through searching PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library.

The relationship between body mass index and preeclampsia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: One of the causes of maternal and fetal mortality and morbidity is pregnancy-induced hypertension, the most common form of which is preeclampsia that causes many complications for mother and fetus.

Objective: The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and preeclampsia in Iran.

Materials And Methods: Using valid keywords in the SID database, PubMed, Scopus, data obtained from all the articles, which were reviewed in Iran between 2000 and 2016, were combined using the meta-analysis method (random-effects model) and analyzed using STATA version 11.

Investigation of HIV/AIDS prevalence and associated risk factors among female sex workers from 2010 to 2017: a meta-analysis study.

Female sex workers (FSW) are highly at risk of HIV, and can potentially transmit the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in different societies. The aims of the present study were to investigate the prevalence of HIV/AIDS and associated risk factors among FSW between 2010 and 2017 using a systematic literature review and meta-analysis approach. International databases were searched, including ISI Web of Science, Embase, PubMed, and Scopus.

An Investigation of the Prevalence and Causes of Malnutrition in Iran: a Review Article and Meta-analysis.

Malnutrition is one of the most important health issues in developing countries, which might have adverse effects on the physical and intellectual health of children. The search process was started to find Persian and English articles published until September 2017 regarding the prevalence of malnutrition in children under the age of six in Iran using national and international databases including SID, Magiran, Irandoc, IranMedex, PubMed, Medline, Scopus, and ISI Web of Science. The data were analyzed using meta-analysis methods and the random effects model.

Prevalence of vancomycin resistance among isolates of enterococci in Iran: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: is responsible for 10% of hospital-acquired infections. The purpose of this review was to evaluate the prevalence of vancomycin-resistant (VRE) isolates in Iran using a meta-analysis method.

Materials And Methods: Iranian databases, including Magiran and IranDoc, and international databases, including PubMed and MedLib, were examined carefully, and a total of 20 articles published between 2000 and 2011 were extracted.

Prevalence of Anaerobic Bacteria (P.gingivalis) as Major Microbial Agent in the Incidence Periodontal Diseases by Meta-analysis.

Statement Of The Problem: Periodontal diseases are complex oral diseases characterized by bacterial-induced inflammatory destruction of tooth-supporting tissues. is a common gram-negative anaerobic oral bacteria strongly associated with periodontal disease.

Purpose: The present study was conducted to estimate prevalence of in patients with periodontal diseases by using meta-analysis method.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Aim: The aim of this study was the evaluation of the prevalence of NAFLD in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Background: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an emerging disease with high prevalence in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Many studies have reported the prevalence of NAFLD in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients.

Association between Foot Posture Index and Ankle Sprain in Indoor Football Players.

Objective: This study investigated the relationship between foot type and ankle sprain incidence.

Method: In a prospective cohort study using the FPI, 68 adult male and female indoor football (Futsal) players were measured and their feet were classified according to foot posture index (FPI) as neutral, supinated and pronated. They were followed over 6 month as a one competition season and at the end, any injuries at the ankle during this period were detected.

Association of TNF-α 308 G/A Polymorphism With Type 2 Diabetes: A Case-Control Study in the Iranian Kurdish Ethnic Group.

Objectives: Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) plays roles in the development of obesity, insulin resistance, and possibility of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The objective of the current study was to evaluate the association of TNF-α promoter-308 G/A polymorphism with T2DM.

Methods: In all, 1038 patients with T2DM and 1023 normoglycemic controls were included in this study.

Molecular and parasitological study of cryptosporidium isolates from cattle in ilam, west of iran.

Background: Cryptosporidiosis is one of the most important parasitic infections in human and animals. This study was designed for survey on the prevalence of Cryptosporidium infection in farms of Ilam, west of Iran, using parasitology method and genotyping by Nested PCR-RFLP.

Methods: Fecal samples of 217 cattle were collected fresh and directly from the rectum of cattle.