Publications by authors named "M R Bahreini Behzadi"
Background: β-Hydroxy-β-methyl butyrate (HMB) is a metabolite of the amino acid leucine, known for its ergogenic effects on body composition and strength. Despite these benefits, the magnitude of these effects remains unclear due to variability among studies. This umbrella review aims to synthesize meta-analyses investigating the effects of HMB on body composition and muscle strength in adults.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLandfill leachate, a complex mixture of pollutants, poses a significant environmental hazard. This study reports the synthesis and characterization of superabsorbent nanocomposites (SANs) designed for enhanced performance in waste management applications. SANs were prepared using carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and sodium polyacrylate (SPA) as the main components, carbon dots (CDs) to improve absorption, and Satureja Khuzestanica essential oil (SEO) for antibacterial performance.
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- The study focuses on the HIV-1 envelope (Env) protein, crucial for developing effective vaccines, and explores how the signal peptide (SP) affects its antigenicity (ability to trigger immune response) and immunogenicity (ability to induce an immune response).
- Researchers compared the Env proteins from two different HIV-1 isolates, assessing their natural forms and chimeras with swapped SPs, using various methods to evaluate their antigenicity and responses in mice.
- Results showed that swapping SPs influenced the antibodies' binding, with some chimeras showing improved immunogenicity, while the inclusion of DNA vaccines reduced the effectiveness of the wild-type proteins in generating a strong immune response.
Context: Numerous studies have demonstrated the positive effects on metabolic factors of consuming chia seeds. However, the results of clinical trials have been inconsistent.
Objective: The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of available randomized controlled trials to explore the effects of chia seed consumption on body weight (BW), body composition, blood pressure, and glycemic control.
Background: Oxidative stress and inflammation play critical roles in the pathogenesis of many chronic diseases. Dark chocolate (DC)/cocoa, as a rich source of polyphenols like flavonoids, has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that may confer health benefits, but findings in this context are inconsistent.
Objective: This systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of the controlled trials (CTs) that have examined the effects of DC/cocoa on oxidative stress and inflammation biomarkers in adults.