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The Wnt signaling pathway is identified as one of the main disrupted pathways in Colorectal cancer (CRC). Results from studies focusing on this route will aid greatly in the detection and treatment of CRC. MicroRNAs (MiRs), particularly MiR-490, has emerged as key regulator of gene expression in biological pathways, making it an attractive research target.

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Aim: The aim of this study is the evaluation effect of nanoliposome-loaded Mito-Tempo on sperm parameters during human sperm cryopreservation.

Methods: Semen samples of 50 Asthenoteratozoospermia men (random) were collected. Sperm parameters were analyzed based on World Health Organization (WHO, 2010) criteria (2021) and each sample was divided into 5 groups (E1-E5).

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Using herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) as a therapeutic tool has recently emerged as a promising strategy for enhancing the treatment of various cancers, particularly those associated with the nervous system, which is the virus's natural site of infection. These viruses are specifically engineered to infect and eradicate tumor cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed. To introduce targeted mutations in specific viral genes, gene-modification techniques such as shuttle vector homologous recombination are commonly employed.

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Cannabinoid receptors as new targets for HTLV-1 associated myelopathy (HAM/TSP) treatment.

Mult Scler Relat Disord

July 2024

Faculty of Medicine, Immunology Research Center, Inflammation and Inflammatory Diseases Division, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Azadi-Square, Medical Campus, Mashhad 9177948564, Iran; HTLV-1 Foundation, Ghaem Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Ahmad Abad Bolv., Mashhad, Iran. Electronic address:

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  • * Researchers compared gene expression of cannabinoid receptors CB1R and CB2R among 19 HAM/TSP patients, 22 asymptomatic carriers, and 18 healthy controls, finding significant differences in expression levels.
  • * The results suggest that increased CB2R levels may help modulate immune responses, while CB1R may protect the nervous system in asymptomatic carriers, indicating potential benefits of cannabinoid treatments for patients with HAM/TSP, similar to benefits seen in multiple sclerosis.
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Drug Prescription Indicators in Outpatient Services in Social Security Organization Facilities in Iran.

J Prev Med Public Health

May 2024

Health Metrics Research Center, Iranian Institute for Health Sciences Research, Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR), Tehran, Iran.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to estimate drug prescription indicators in outpatient services provided at Iran Social Security Organization (SSO) healthcare facilities.

Methods: Data on all prescribed drugs for outpatient visits from 2017 to 2018 were extracted from the SSO database. The data were categorized into 4 main subgroups: patient characteristics, provider characteristics, service characteristics, and type of healthcare facility.

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Background: Gastrointestinal illness refers to a broad range of diseases that affect the digestive system, including infections caused by bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment (QMRA) is a powerful tool used to evaluate the risks associated with microbial pathogens in various environments. The main objective of this study was to conduct a quantitative assessment of gastrointestinal illnesses that occur as a result of exposure to and enterococci during recreational activities on the southern coasts of the Caspian Sea.

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Filamentous hemagglutinin (FHA) is a critical adhesion molecule produced by Bordetella pertussis (BP), the causative agent of highly contagious respiratory infection known as whooping cough. FHA plays a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of whooping cough and is a key component of acellular pertussis vaccines (aPV). However, conventional purification methods for FHA often involve labor-intensive processes and result in low purity and recovery rates.

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The search for new sources of fortified components from low-cost and sustainable sources has become a trend in the last decade. Food byproducts containing valuable bioactive compounds such as dietary fiber, protein, and phytochemicals are being used as substrates for obtaining beneficial components that can promote health. Extrusion is an efficient technology for converting food by-products into nutrient-rich food ingredients.

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Various studies have shown that natural colorants, in addition to their coloring attributes, have valuable biological effects such as antioxidant, anti-inflammation, and anticarcinogenic properties. Moreover, their use as a food colorant can restrict the potential disadvantages of synthetic additives and turn foods into functional products. In this study, in vitro antimicrobial activities of two natural colorants of bixin and curcumin against some important foodborne pathogens: (), (), and () were investigated by disk diffusion method.

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Background: The significance of HTLV-1 proviral load as a prognostic biomarker in HTLV-1-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP) has been a subject of controversy. This study aims to assess the impact of HTLV-1 proviral load (PVL) on the clinical outcome in patients with HAM/TSP.

Methods: An absolute quantitative HTLV-1 PVL RT-qPCR, TaqMan method was developed with 100% sensitivity and specificity.

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Production and Evaluation of Ag85B:HspX:hFcγ1 Immunogenicity as an Fc Fusion Recombinant Multi-Stage Vaccine Candidate Against Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Curr Microbiol

April 2024

Inflammation and Inflammatory Diseases Division, Faculty of Medicine, Immunology Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Azadi-Square, Medical Campus, Mashhad, 9177948564, Iran.

An urgent need is to introduce an effective vaccine against Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M.tb) infection. In the present study, a multi-stage M.

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Inflammasomes are complex platforms for the cleavage and release of inactivated IL-1β and IL-18 cytokines that trigger inflammatory responses against damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) or pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs). Gut microbiota plays a pivotal role in maintaining gut homeostasis. Inflammasome activation needs to be tightly regulated to limit aberrant activation and bystander damage to the host cells.

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  • - Oncolytic viruses, particularly genetically modified vaccinia virus (VV), are emerging as effective cancer treatments that selectively target and destroy cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue.
  • - Combining oncolytic VV therapy with traditional cancer treatments has demonstrated enhanced effectiveness, leading to improved tumor regression and overall survival in patients.
  • - The text analyzes various preclinical and clinical studies on oncolytic vaccinia viruses, addressing their therapeutic benefits and challenges, including immune evasion, potential side effects, and resistance development.
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  • This study focused on creating a nutritious snack using a blend of yellow lentil, quinoa, and pumpkin flours, emphasizing protein and fiber content.
  • Various factors like pumpkin-flour ratio, feed moisture, and screw speed were tested to determine their impact on the snack's physical qualities.
  • The optimal formulation was found to contain 44.2% pumpkin flour, 22% feed moisture, and a screw speed of 172.1 rpm, resulting in a product with high fiber, protein, antioxidants, and a caloric value of 362.6 cal per 100g.
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  • CAR-T cell therapy is a personalized cancer treatment that reprograms T-cells to target and destroy cancer cells, showing success mainly in B-cell malignancies but not yet validated for solid tumors.
  • Researchers are exploring gene editing technologies like CRISPR/Cas9 to enhance CAR T-cells by modifying genes that control T-cell function, aiming for safer and more effective cancer therapies.
  • The review evaluates advancements and challenges in combining CRISPR technology with CAR T-cell and natural killer cell therapies for future cancer treatment innovations.
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Melanoma, the most invasive form of skin cancer, shows a rising incidence trend in industrial countries. Since the main reason for the failure of current therapeutic approaches against melanoma is metastasis, there is a great interest in introducing effective natural agents to combat melanoma cell migration and invasion. Auraptene (AUR) is the most abundant coumarin derivative in nature with valuable pharmaceutical effects.

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Gynecological cancers (GCs), ovarian, cervical, and endometrial/uterine cancers, are often associated with poor outcomes. Despite the development of several therapeutic modalities against GCs, the effectiveness of the current therapeutic approaches is limited due to their side effects, low therapeutic index, short halflife, and resistance to therapy. To overcome these limitations, nano delivery-based approaches have been introduced with the potential of targeted delivery, reduced toxicity, controlled release, and improved bioavailability of various cargos.

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Spinal cord injury (SCI) presents challenging and unpredictable neurological recovery. During inflammatory conditions, the amount of serum albumin and nutrition consumption decreases. Currently, it is proposed to measure serum albumin and glucose content in human or animal subjects to predict the recovery rate and the efficiency of treatments following SCI.

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Background: In this study, the protective immunity and immunogenicity of the monovalent and bivalent Streptococcus iniae and Vibrio harveyi vaccine were evaluated in Asian seabass. To analyze immune responses, 1200 Asian seabass with an average weight of 132.6 ± 25.

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The external quantum efficiency (EQE) of a perovskite-based light-emitting diode (PELED) is a key indicator, comprising the internal quantum efficiency (IQE) and light extraction efficiency (LEE). Currently, enhancing EQE faces a major challenge in optimizing LEE. This study introduces an innovative structure to boost LEE, exploring various influencing parameters.

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In recent years, the field of cancer treatment has witnessed remarkable breakthroughs that have revolutionized the landscape of care for cancer patients. While traditional pillars such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy have long been available, a cutting-edge therapeutic approach called CAR T-cell therapy has emerged as a game-changer in treating multiple myeloma (MM). This novel treatment method complements options like autologous stem cell transplants and immunomodulatory medications, such as proteasome inhibitors, by utilizing protein complexes or anti-CD38 antibodies with potent complement-dependent cytotoxic effects.

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Determination of volatile aroma composition of some hazelnut varieties grown in Akçakoca conditions.

Cell Mol Biol (Noisy-le-grand)

February 2024

Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Ataturk University, 25240 Erzurum, Türkiye.

Türkiye is leading country for hazelnut production and hazelnut orchards are widely established in Black Sea belt. Akçakoca district belongs to Duzce province is accepted as one of the most important production areas. In this research, volatile aroma components in nuts (kernels) of Çakıldak, Kara, Sarı (Mincane), Tombul and Yomra hazelnut varieties grown in Akçakoca district were determined by SPME/GC-MS.

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Long-Term Outcome of Horizontal Root Fractures in Permanent Teeth: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

J Endod

May 2024

Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Clinical Epidemiology and Health Care Research, Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Dentistry, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Electronic address:

Introduction: Horizontal root fracture (HRF) is a complex traumatic dental injury that affects the pulp, dentin, cementum, and periodontal ligament. This retrospective cohort study evaluated treatment outcomes in permanent teeth with HRF.

Methods: We analyzed clinical and radiographic data from a dental trauma center (2006-2022).

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In this study, a new nanocomposite was created by combining copper-doped nickel ferrite (NiCuFeO) nanoparticles with MCM-48 (Mobil Composition of Matter No. 48) on a graphene oxide (GO) substrate functionalized with poly(ρ-phenylenediamine) abbreviated as (PρPD). This nanocomposite was developed to investigate its potential for enhancing the function of a supercapacitor in energy storage.

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