The effect of acute crocin on behavioral changes and BDNF expression level in socially isolated rats.

Social isolation is a reliable method used for the induction of depression and psychiatric disorders in rodents. It has been suggested that social isolation can lead to hyperlocomotion, as a schizophrenic-like symptom in rodents. On the other hand, crocin (the major constituent of Crocus sativus) induces a wide-range of neuroprotective and mood enhancer effects.

Meta-analysis of RNA-Seq datasets highlights novel genes/pathways involved in fat deposition in fat-tail of sheep.

Introduction: Fat-tail in sheep is considered as an important energy reservoir to provide energy as a survival buffer during harsh challenges. However, fat-tail is losing its importance in modern sheep industry systems and thin-tailed breeds are more desirable. Using comparative transcriptome analysis to compare fat-tail tissue between fat- and thin-tailed sheep breeds provides a valuable approach to study the complex genetic factors associated with fat-tail development.

Urinary levels of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in female beauticians and their association with urinary biomarkers of oxidative stress/inflammation and kidney injury.

The present research was aimed to assess the urinary levels of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in female beauticians and its correlation with oxidative stress/inflammation and kidney injury. To this end, the urine samples were collected from 50 female beauticians from beauty salons (exposed group) and 35 housewives (control group), and then, the level of PTEs was determined. The mean levels of the sum of urinary PTEs (∑PTEs) biomarkers in before and after exposure and control group were 83.

3D Printed Composite Scaffolds in Bone Tissue Engineering: A Systematic Review.

Objective: This study aimed to analyze the effect of fabrication factors on both biological and physico-chemical features of 3-dimensional (3D) printed composite scaffolds.

Method: Electronic search was done according to the PRISMA guideline in PubMed and Scopus databases limited to English articles published until May 2021. Studies in which composite scaffolds were fabricated through computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CADCAM)- based methods were included.

Integrating Genetic Data into Electronic Health Records: Medical Geneticists' Perspectives.

Objectives: Genetic disorders are the main causes of many other diseases. Integrating genetic data into Electronic Health Records (EHRs) can facilitate the management of genetic information and care of patients in clinical practices. The aim of this study was to identify the main requirements for integrating genetic data into the EHR system from the medical geneticists' perspectives.

Assessment and estimation of Cu production yield via deuteron induced reactions on Zn and Zn.

Cu radioisotope is a beta particle-emitting nuclide used in radioimmunotherapy (RIT) as well as for imaging, tracer kinetic studies and dosimetry. Cu can be produced by bombarding Zn with deuterons. In this study, the physical yields of Cu via Zn(d,x)Cu reaction channel as well as via subreactions of Zn(d,2pn)Cu, Zn(d,2p)Cu, Zn(d,2p3n)Cu, Zn(d,x)Ni(T=21s)→Cu and Zn(d,x)Ni(T=21s)→Cu in the Zn target have been calculated by using the MCNPX-2.

Theoretical assessment and targeted modeling of TiO in reactor towards the scandium radioisotopes estimation.

Sc radioisotope with beta particle emission can be used for targeted radionuclide therapy in nuclear medicine and can be produced by nuclear reactor (with high activities) and accelerator. In this work, the specific activity of Sc with the isotopic impurities produced through irradiating the enriched Tio and natural TiO targets have been calculated by the MCNPX-2.6 and the TALYS-1.

Novel edible oil sources: Microwave heating and chemical properties.

The aim of this work was to investigate the effect of various microwave heating times (1, 3, 5, 10, and 15min) on the chemical properties of novel edible oil sources, including Mashhadi melon (Cucumis melo var. Iranians cv. Mashhadi), Iranian watermelon (Citrullus lanatus cv.

Lower Endurance and Strength of Core Muscles in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis.

Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the central nervous system associated with a variety of symptoms and functional deficits. Balance impairment is a common concern in patients with MS. Core muscle stabilization is considered a main component of balance.

Production and modeling of radioactive gold nanoparticles in Tehran research reactor.

Gold has two medically useful radioactive isotopes, Au and Au, for locally irradiating and killing tumor cells. Au radionuclide has been produced through the irradiation of the pure gold via Au(n,γ)Au reaction in the Tehran Research Reactor at a thermal neutron flux of 4.5×10ncms for the different irradiation times.