Probing amikacin interaction with albumin: A combined multispectral and molecular docking investigation.

The fate of a drug administered to a living organism depends on the pharmacological and pharmacokinetic behavior of drugs. Biological macromolecules like serum albumins have a crucial role in the design and biological safety assessments of drugs. Amikacin as an example of the most used semi-synthetic aminoglycosides antibiotics, is included in the crucial drug list of the World Health Organization.

Effects of inductive and deductive aural vocabulary pre-teaching on EFL learners' word recognition from speech.

This study explores the impact of inductive and deductive aural vocabulary pre-teaching on word recognition from speech (WRS) among 72 Iranian EFL intermediate learners from a language institute. Participants were randomly divided into three groups: Group A (inductive), Group B (deductive), and Group C (routine instruction of the language institute). Each group consisted of 24 participants, with 12 male and 12 female intermediate EFL learners.

Mechanoresponsive Protein Crystals for NADH Recycling in Multicycle Enzyme Reactions.

NAD(H)-dependent enzymes play a crucial role in the biosynthesis of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals, but the limited recyclability of the NAD(H) cofactor hinders its more general application. Here, we report the generation of mechano-responsive PEI-modified Cry3Aa protein crystals and their use for NADH recycling over multiple reaction cycles. For demonstration of its practical utility, a complementary Cry3Aa protein particle containing genetically encoded and co-immobilized formate dehydrogenase for NADH regeneration and leucine dehydrogenase for catalyzing the NADH-dependent l--leucine (l--Leu) biosynthesis has been produced.

Effect of using biodegradable film constituting red grape anthocyanins as a novel packaging on the qualitative attributes of emergency food bars during storage.

This study presents a novel packaging film based on whey protein isolate/κ-carrageenan (WC) with red grape pomace anthocyanins (RGA) to investigate its impact on some qualitative attributes of emergency food bars (EFBs) for 6 months at 38°C. Increasing the RGA dose in WC films from 5% (WCA5) to 10% (WCA10) reduced hydrogen bonding between polymers and polymer homogeneity in the matrix according to FTIR and SEM. Tensile strength slightly declined in WCA5 from 7.

Cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in the analgesic effects of botulinum neurotoxin: A literature review.

Botulinum neurotoxins (BoNTs), derived from Clostridium botulinum, have been employed to treat a range of central and peripheral neurological disease. Some studies indicate that BoNT may be beneficial for pain conditions as well. It has been hypothesized that BoNTs may exert their analgesic effects by preventing the release of pain-related neurotransmitters and neuroinflammatory agents from sensory nerve endings, suppressing glial activation, and inhibiting the transmission of pain-related receptors to the neuronal cell membrane.

Release kinetic modeling of Satureja Khuzestanica Jamzad essential oil from fish gelatin/succinic anhydride starch nanocomposite films: The effects of temperature and nanocellulose concentration.

Fish gelatin (FG) and octenyl succinic anhydride starch (OSAS) composite films loaded with 1, 2, 3 and 4 wt% bacterial nanocellulose (BNC) and Satureja Khuzestanica Jamzad essential oil (SKEO) were achieved successfully and their physicochemical and release properties were investigated. The results revealed that incorporation of BNC improved the tensile strength which was associated with FE-SEM, FTIR and XRD. Moreover, this study focused on the release modeling of SKEO in 4, 25 and 37 °C from nanocomposite films using different release kinetic and Arrhenius models.

Probing binding mode between sodium acid pyrophosphate and albumin: multi-spectroscopic and molecular docking analysis.

Sodium acid pyrophosphate (SAPP) food additive is widely used as a preservative, bulking agent, chelating agent, emulsifier and pH regulator. It is also used as an improver of color and water retention capacity in the processing of various types of seafood, canned food, cooked meat and flour products. For the first time, we evaluated the SAPP interaction with bovine serum albumin (BSA) using spectroscopic methods including UV-Vis absorption, fluorescence spectroscopy, and surface plasmon resonance, and docking analysis to understand the mechanisms of complex formation and binding.

The influence of ionic polysaccharides on the physicochemical and techno-functional properties of soy proteins; a comprehensive review.

Since the world's population has surged in recent decades, the need for sustainable as well as environmentally friendly protein sources is growing. However, there are daunting challenges in utilizing these protein sources in the food industry due to their poor techno-functional properties compared with animal proteins. Numerous procedures have been introduced to improve plant protein functionalities with related pros and cons.

Intrapsychic and Interpersonal Realms in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis and Their Comparison with Normal Individuals: A Look at Object Relations and Anger Management.

This study was designed to compare object relations and anger control between MS patients and normal individuals. The present study was a cross-sectional case-control study with two groups: the case group (patients with MS) and the control group (normal controls without MS). 80 patients and 80 healthy individuals were selected according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria using a simple random sampling method.

Comparison of clinicodemographic characteristics and pattern of vascular involvement in 126 patients with Takayasu arteritis: a report from Iran and Turkey.

Takayasu arteritis (TA) is an extremely uncommon vasculitis that primarily affects the aorta and its branches. Due to the genetic and ethnicity effect, a diverse array of TA clinical manifestations has been reported worldwide. The purpose of the present study was to compare the clinicodemographic characteristics and pattern of vascular involvement of Iranian and Turkish TA patients.

Metabolomic study of serum in patients with invasive ductal breast carcinoma with LC-MS/MS approach.

Background: Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) is the most common type of breast cancer so its early detection can lead to a significant decrease in mortality rate. However, prognostic factors for IDC are not adequate and we need novel markers for the treatment of different individuals. Although positron emission tomography and magnetic resonance imaging techniques are available, they are based on morphological features that do not provide any clue for molecular events accompanying cancer progression.

The role of non-enzymatic glycation on Tau-DNA interactions: Kinetic and mechanistic approaches.

Despite the regulatory role of Tau protein in the stabilization and assembly of microtubules, this protein has an important function in the protection and stabilizing of DNA molecules in the cell nucleus. In the present study, it has been indicated that glycation of lysine residues (Lys-267, Lys-274, and Lys-280) in the microtubule-binding domain (MBD) can considerably decrease its binding affinity to DNA molecules. The structural analysis also confirmed that the decreased glycated tau-DNA complex's stability was due to structural modification of this protein after the glycation process.

The protective effect of natural phenolic compound on the functional and structural responses of inhibited catalase by a common azo food dye.

In this research retrieval effects of natural yellow (NY) on the performance of carmoisine (CAR) inhibited bovine liver catalase (BLC) was studied using multispectral and theoretical methods. Kinetic studies showed that CAR inhibited BLC through competitive inhibition (IC value of 2.24 × 10 M) while the addition of NY recover the activity of CAR-BLC up to 82% in comparison with the control enzyme.

Stability of SARS-CoV-2 as consequence of heating and microwave processing in meat products and bread.

The new severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that was first found in 2019 in Wuhan, China, caused coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). It then spread worldwide rapidly, causing the 2019-2020 coronavirus pandemic. To date, it has been indicated that various transmission ways might be participated in outbreaks of COVID-19.

Stability of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 in dairy products.

The present investigation was performed to determine the stability of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) under several industrial processing situations in dairies, including pasteurization, freezing, and storage in acidic conditions. Ten treatments were selected, including high-temperature short-time (HTST)-pasteurized low-fat milk, low-temperature long-time-pasteurized low-fat milk, extended shelf life (ESL)-pasteurized low-fat milk, HTST-pasteurized full-fat milk, LTLT-pasteurized full-fat milk, ESL-pasteurized full-fat milk, pasteurized cream, ice cream frozen and stored at -20 or -80°C, and Doogh (as a fermented milk drink with initial pH < 3.5) refrigerated for 28 days.

Effects of using different O scavengers on the qualitative attributes of bifidus yogurt during refrigerated storage.

Among the factors that adversely influence the viability of probiotics, the oxygen content of the product and the permeation of oxygen molecules through the packaging system have a noticeable role in the viability loss during the manufacture and storage of fermented milk products. The objective of this study was to examine the qualitative attributes of probiotic yogurt containing different O scavengers, including the commercial O absorber and cysteine-ascorbic acid. Bifidobacterium lactis BIA-7 and B.

Food products as potential carriers of SARS-CoV-2.

At present, humanity is confronting with a novel life-threatening challenge from the COVID-19 pandemic infectious disease caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. To date, the various transmission modes of SARS-CoV-2 have not been completely determined. Food products might be carriers for SARS-CoV-2.

Kinetic and thermodynamic insights into interaction of erlotinib with epidermal growth factor receptor: Surface plasmon resonance and molecular docking approaches.

Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) plays an important role in cell proliferation at non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Therefore, targeted therapy of cancer via this kind of receptor is highly interested. Small molecule drugs such as erlotinib and gefitinib inhibit EGFR tyrosine kinase and thus suppress cell proliferation.

Comparative of Evaluation between Erlotinib Loaded Nanostructured Lipid Carriers and Liposomes against A549 Lung Cancer Cell Line.

Erlotinib (ELT) as a small molecule with poor solubility, poor bioavailability, and instability in gastrointestinal environment, has been considered as a therapeutic agent for Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) therapy through oral administration. In the present study, ELT-liposome and ELT-NLCs were successfully prepared and characterized by assessment of the particle size, zeta potential (ZP), polydispersity index (PDI), encapsulation efficiency (EE), and drug loading (DL). DAPI staining and Flow cytometry techniques were employed to probe anticancer activities of the optimal formulations.

The inhibitory effects of bile acids on catalytic and non‑catalytic functions of acetylcholinesterase as a therapeutic target in Alzheimer's disease.

Acetylcholine is a fast-acting neurotransmitter in synapses and neuromuscular junctions that is decreased in Alzheimer's disease (AD) by hyper‑activation of acetylcholinesterase (AChE), which leads to progressive loss of memory and neurobehavioral abnormalities. Therefore, AChE inhibitors have therapeutic potential in AD that could include natural compounds such as bile acids. Bile acids, as potent molecules, could improve some types of neurodegenerative diseases via antioxidant effects and other unknown mechanisms.

Prevalence of Refractive Errors in Iranian University Students in Kazerun.

Purpose: To determine the prevalence of refractive errors and visual impairment and the correlation between personal characteristics, including age, sex, weight, and height, with different types of refractive errors in a population of university students in the south of Iran.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, a number of university majors were selected as clusters using multi-stage sampling in all universities located in Kazerun (27 clusters of 133 clusters). Then, proportional to size, a number of students in each major were randomly selected to participate in the study.

The inefficacy of donepezil on glycated-AChE inhibition: Binding affinity, complex stability and mechanism.

Donepezil (DPZ) is a well-known drug for Alzheimer's disease that inhibits acetylcholinesterase activity (AChE). In the present study, the inhibitory effect of DPZ on non-enzymatic glycated-AChE (GLY-AChE) was studied by different experimental and simulation techniques. The initial investigation revealed that glycation process could reduce AChE activity approximately 60% in the pure enzyme and 38% in the extracted crude AChE from neural cells cultured in the presence of high glucose (HG) concentration.

Development and characterization of a novel edible film based on Althaea rosea flower gum: Investigating the reinforcing effects of bacterial nanocrystalline cellulose.

Althaea rosea flowers were used to procure the gum (ARG) needed for film preparation. Pretest studies suggested 1.5% ARG + 50% glycerol as optimum for film preparation.

2-NDC from dithiocarbamates improves ATRA efficiency and ROS-induced apoptosis via downregulation of Bcl2 and Survivin in human acute promyelocytic NB4 cells.

Although it has been widely considered that all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) is an efficient therapeutic agent for acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL), there is an urgent need for extending and examining new therapeutics in medicine. Dithiocarbamates (DTCs) are one of the recent important chemical synthetic compounds used in cancer therapy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the apoptosis-inducing effect of 2-nitro-1-phenylethylpiperidine-1-carbodithioate (2-NDC) as an active derivative from DTCs, in combination with ATRA on human APL NB4 cells.