Publications by authors named "H Latifi"

Developing the capacity to monitor species diversity worldwide is of great importance in halting biodiversity loss. To this end, remote sensing plays a unique role. In this study, we evaluate the potential of Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (GEDI) data, combined with conventional satellite optical imagery and climate reanalysis data, to predict in situ alpha diversity (Species richness, Simpson index, and Shannon index) among tree species.

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  • Co-culture spheroids provide a more realistic model of tumors than traditional 2D cell cultures, but tracking live cells in these 3D structures is difficult.
  • This study presents a new method using red carbon dots (R-CDs) for imaging live cells in U-87/HUF co-culture spheroids, highlighting their stability and ability to track cancer cells without invasion.
  • The research also involves a microfluidic chip for creating two types of co-culture spheroids, which could help speed up cancer drug discovery through enhanced live cell studies in realistic 3D tumor environments.
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Chronic inflammation characterizes Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), encompassing Crohn's Disease (CD) and Ulcerative Colitis (UC). Despite modest activity of disease in most UC patients, exacerbations occur, especially in those with severe symptoms, necessitating interventions, like colectomy. Current treatments for IBD, predominantly small molecule therapies, impose significant economic burdens.

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Nanotechnology has emerged as an effective approach to cancer treatment, including Colorectal Cancer (CRC). While conventional treatments, such as chemotherapeutic agents, are used to manage CRC, their efficacy can be improved using drug delivery systems that enhance their bioavailability and reduce side effects. Niosomes, polymeric nanoparticles, have shown promise as biocompatible vehicles that can transport hydrophilic and lipophilic molecules.

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Late diagnosis is one of the main reasons for high mortality rates in cancer patients. Therefore, investigating the molecular mechanisms involved in tumor progression can improve the cancer diagnosis in the early stages of the tumor progression. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have important roles in regulation of cell growth, proliferation, metabolism, and migration.

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