Publications by authors named "Zahra Taghiabadi"
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- HTLV-1 is linked to serious health issues like Adult T-cell Leukemia/Lymphoma and HAM/TSP; thus, screening potential organ donors for the virus is vital due to high transmission risks, particularly in kidney transplant recipients.
- A study at the Iranian Tissue Bank from 2014 to 2021 found that 3% of 3,814 potential organ/tissue donors tested positive for HTLV-1, with rates significantly dropping from 6% to 0.5% over the years.
- Females showed a higher positivity rate (4%) than males (2%), and donors with brain death had a much lower infection rate (0.2%) compared to those with circulatory death (4%).
The hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a major cause of acute viral hepatitis worldwide. HEV is classified into eight genotypes, labeled HEV-1 through HEV-8. Genotypes 1 and 2 exclusively infect humans, while genotypes 3, 4, and 7 can infect both humans and animals.
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- The influenza virus (IFV) is a significant global health concern that affects both health systems and economies, highlighting the need to understand how it causes disease.
- Ferroptosis, a specific type of cell death linked to iron and lipid damage, plays a role in the body's response to IFV and influences inflammation during the infection.
- Investigating how ferroptosis works in the context of IFV could lead to new drug treatments that use ferroptosis inhibitors to combat viral infections effectively.
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- HPV significantly contributes to cancer by causing DNA damage and genome instability, which, along with oxidative stress, plays a key role in tumor development.
- * Oxidative stress intensifies the carcinogenic effects of HPV by enhancing the integration of HPV into the host genome and increasing the expression of viral proteins E6 and E7.
- * Lifestyle factors, genetic changes, and oxidative stress management—such as using dietary antioxidants—are vital for preventing and treating HPV-related cancers.
Introduction: Human papillomavirus (HPV) presents a potential threat to the onset of carcinogenesis in the cervix, anogenital regions, and oropharynx. HPV encompasses over 200 types, with at least 12 having the potential to cause cancer, impacting the majority of sexually active individuals. In this current research, we explore the occurrence and spread of HPV genotypes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The prevalence of tobacco use among various cancer types in Iran remains a significant concern, necessitating a comprehensive analysis to understand the extent and patterns of consumption. This study aimed to systematically review and analyze existing literature to delineate the prevalence of tobacco use across different cancer types in Iran, thereby providing a robust basis for future interventions and policy formulations.
Methods: Adhering to the PRISMA guidelines, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of literature available in PubMed and Scopus databases.