Comparison of serum levels of IL-10 and IL-11 and mRNA expression of IL-10, IL-11, COX-2, BCL6, and ZEB Family in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) of women with polycystic ovary syndrome and healthy individuals.

Background: The roles of IL-10, IL-11, COX-2, BCL6, ZEB1, and ZEB2 genes in the potential correlation between polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), inflammation, and cancer remain controversial.

Aims: This study aimed to compare serum levels of IL-10 and IL-11 and gene expression of IL-10, IL-11, COX-2, BCL6, ZEB1, and ZEB2 in PBMCs of women with PCOS and healthy controls.

Methods: A case-control study included 40 women with PCOS as the case group and 40 healthy women as controls.

Evaluation of flexural strength, degree of conversion, and demineralization-prevention properties in adjacent tooth structures of an experimental fissure sealant containing nano-calcium-phosphate compounds.

Background: The present study aimed to evaluate the flexural strength, degree of conversion, and demineralization-prevention ability of an experimental fissure sealant containing nano-calcium-phosphate compounds.

Methods: An experimental sealant was formulated using silica and nano hydroxyapatite filler particles. The control group consisted of the DENU Seal (n = 10, each group).

A comparative evaluation of aluminum chloride hexahydrate gel iontophoresis versus tap water iontophoresis in people with primary palmar hyperhidrosis: A randomised clinical trial.

Background Primary palmar hyperhidrosis causes a lot of problems for patients and negatively affects their quality of life. Currently, iontophoresis with tap water and aluminum chloride hexahydrate is used for primary palmar hyperhidrosis. Yet, little evidence exists about iontophoresis with aluminum chloride hexahydrate in the form of gel.

Positive Predictive Value of Panoramic Radiography for Assessment of the Relationship of Impacted Mandibular Third Molars with the Mandibular Canal Based on Cone-Beam Computed Tomography: A Cross-Sectional Study.

The aim of the present study was to assess the positive predictive value (PPV) of panoramic radiographic signs in the assessment of the relationship between impacted mandibular third molars (IMTMs) and the mandibular canal (MC). This cross-sectional study was conducted by reviewing 102 cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and panoramic radiographs of patients with IMTMs and radiographic signs of the contact of the IMTMs with the MC on panoramic radiographs (i.e.

Is there any correlation between Estradiol supplementation, as luteal phase support, and clinical pregnancy in ART cycles? A cross-sectional study.

Background: Endometrial receptivity is one of the important factors in assisted reproductive technology (ART) success. In the luteal phase of an ART cycle, serum estradiol (E2) and progesterone are often placed in low levels. Supporting the luteal phase with progesterone is a usual method.

Establishment of hairy root cultures by Agrobacterium rhizogenes mediated transformation of Trachyspermum ammi L. for the efficient production of thymol.

Trachyspermum ammi is an important medicinal plant that contains a bioactive compound namely thymol. In the study, T. ammi was transformed by Agrobacterium rhizogenes strains.

Role of maternal interleukin-8 (IL-8) in normal-term birth in the human.

Cytokines are the main factors involved in the normal functions of the placenta and delivery process. The aim of this project was to compare serum levels of interleukin-8 (IL-8), IL-6, tumour necrosis factor α (TNF-α) and transforming growth factor β (TGF-β) in term and prolonged-pregnancy mothers and their neonates. This study was performed on 240 participants including 60 term and prolonged-pregnancy neonates and their corresponding mothers.

Significant roles played by interleukin-10 in outcome of pregnancy.

Imbalanced immune responses against fetus alloantigens can lead to abnormality in pregnancy. Interleukin-10 (IL-10) plays key roles in regulation of immune responses against self and foreign antigens to induce tolerance to these antigens. Therefore, alteration in expression of IL-10 during pregnancy may result in several pathologic conditions such as preterm labor.

Prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus in Rafsanjan: a comparison of different criteria.

Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is common during pregnancy. This survey was designed based on the frequency of GDM among an urban population according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the International Association of Diabetes and Pregnancy Study Groups (IADPSG) criteria.

Methods: We included all pregnant women who were admitted to a gynecology clinic from September 2012 until May 2013.

Multichannel RRKM-TST and direct-dynamics CVT study of the reaction of hydrogen sulfide with ozone.

The kinetics of the reaction of ozone with hydrogen sulfide was studied theoretically. High-level ab initio calculations were carried out to build the potential energy surface. The mechanism of the title reaction was found to be much more complicated than what is reported in the literature to date.

On the relation of oxidative stress in delivery mode in pregnant women; a toxicological concern.

The objective was to investigate the effect two modes of labor (vaginal delivery and elective cesarean section) on thiobarbituric reactive substances (TBARS) as markers of lipid peroxidation, total antioxidant power (ferric reducing ability, TAP), and total thiol molecules (TTM) in blood of mothers and their newborns. One hundred and twenty women with normal pregnancy and normal blood biochemical parameters were divided into groups of vaginal delivery (VD) and elective cesarean surgery (ECS). Blood samples were obtained firstly in the time 37-40 weeks of pregnancy and secondly during labor phase for VD or during ECS.