Publications by authors named "Z Sharifi"

Background And Objectives: Recently, the anti-herpetic activities of different plant species have been investigated. This study evaluated the effects of aqueous extract on the HSV-1 virus-infected Vero cell.

Materials And Methods: The IC of the aqueous extract was obtained by the maceration of the plant in boiling water and has been measured with the MTT method, also the q-PCR was used to study viral gene expression reduction.

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Aim: Due to the widespread use of artificial lighting in modern workplaces, exposure to blue light is becoming increasingly common. Blue light, known for its shorter wavelength and higher energy, has been linked to both positive and negative effects on cognitive functions and well-being.

Objective: This systematic review explores the impact of blue light exposure on cognitive performance and sleep in various workplace settings.

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Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which led to a huge mortality rate and imposed significant costs on the health system, causing severe damage to the cells of different organs such as the heart. However, the exact details and mechanisms behind this damage are not clarified. Therefore, we aimed to identify the cell and molecular mechanism behind the heart damage caused by SARS-Cov-2 infection.

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Background And Objectives: HSV-1 is known as a very contagious virus and the main cause of cold sores or fever blisters. Herein, the aqueous extract of L. was evaluated for its anti-HSV-1 activity, compared to the standard control (acyclovir).

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Background: Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) is a worldwide distributed protozoan parasite which has infected a wide range of warm-blooded animals and humans. The most common form of T.

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