Evaluation of serum BDNF, IL-1β, and IL-6 levels alongside assessing mental health and life satisfaction in sulfur mustard-chemical veterans.

Sulfur mustard (SM), a chemical warfare weapon has been used in conflicts. The delayed impact of sulfur mustard on mental and physical health of veterans remains a topic of significant concern. This cross-sectional study investigated the serum levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), interleukin (IL)-1β, and IL-6 in 227 SM-chemical veterans receiving long-term financial support and 77 healthy individuals.

Insulating materials based on silica aerogel composites: synthesis, properties and application.

The rapidly increasing growth in the world's population has created enormous environmental issues, such as the greenhouse effect, global warming, ozone layer depletion, acid rain, and excessive energy usage. The construction sector, in particular, accounts for a significant share of worldwide energy consumption, making it a major contributor to these challenges. Effective building insulation is crucial for decreasing energy demand, minimising heat loss, and lowering environmental impact.

Flavonoids against depression: a comprehensive review of literature.

Background: Depression is a state of low mood and aversion to activity, which affects a person's thoughts, behavior, motivation, feelings, and sense of wellbeing. Pharmacologic therapies are still the best effective treatment of depression. Still, most antidepressant drugs have low efficacy and delayed onset of therapeutic action, have different side effects, and even exacerbate depression.

Kinetic and thermodynamic analysis of alizarin Red S biosorption by Alhagi maurorum: a sustainable approach for water treatment.

Synthetic dyes, such as Alizarin Red S, contribute significantly to environmental pollution. This study investigates the biosorption potential of Alhagi maurorum biosorbent for the removal of Alizarin Red S (ARS) from aqueous solutions. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) was used to analyze the biosorbent's adsorption sites.

Morphometric and Molecular Characterization of Fasciola spp. in Livestock From Northwestern Provinces of Iran.

Background: Liver flukes from the genus Fasciola are the causative agents for human and livestock fascioliasis. Accurate identification of Fasciola spp. is essential to understanding the epidemiology of fascioliasis.

Synthesis of metal nanoparticles on graphene oxide and antibacterial properties.

Pathogen-induced infections and the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, such as () and (), pose significant global health challenges, emphasizing the need for new antimicrobial strategies. In this study, we synthesized graphene oxide (GO)-based composites functionalized with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) as potential alternatives to traditional antibiotics. The objective is to assess the antibacterial properties of these composites and explore their efficacy against and , two common bacterial pathogens.

Biological activities of Hypericum spectabile extract optimized using artificial neural network combined with genetic algorithm application.

Optimizing extraction conditions can help maximize the efficiency and yield of the extraction process while minimizing negative impacts on the environment and human health. For the purpose of the current study, an artificial neural network (ANN) combined with a genetic algorithm (GA) was utilized for that the extraction conditions of Hypericum spectabile were optimized. In this particular investigation, the main objective was to get the highest possible levels of total antioxidant status (TAS) for the extracts that were obtained.

Mini-open versus percutaneous surgical repair for acute Achilles tendon rupture: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Purpose: To compare the clinical outcomes and complications of mini-open (MOT) and percutaneous techniques (PT) in the surgical repair of acute Achilles tendon rupture (AATR).

Methods: We systematically searched PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Clinical Trials, and the Cochrane Library for studies comparing MOT with PT for AATR. We assessed functional outcomes, complication rates, and operation time.

Innovative theranostic hydrogels for targeted gastrointestinal cancer treatment.

Gastrointestinal tumors are the main causes of death among the patients. These tumors are mainly diagnosed in the advanced stages and their response to therapy is unfavorable. In spite of the development of conventional therapeutics including surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy, the treatment of these tumors is still challenging.

Molecular Study of spp. in Horses, Sheep, and Goats with Phylogenetic Analysis in Northwest Iran.

Anaplasmosis, a tick-borne disease with worldwide distribution, impacts ruminants, equines, carnivores, and humans. This study aimed to investigate in horses from Ardabil province and in small ruminants from East Azerbaijan province using the Nested Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) method. Blood samples were taken from the jugular vein of 100 healthy horses in the Ardabil province and 156 healthy sheep and goats (116 sheep and 40 goats) in the East Azerbaijan province during the spring and summer seasons of 2016 in northwest Iran.

Assorted optical solitons of the (1+1)- and (2+1)-dimensional Chiral nonlinear Schrödinger equations using modified extended tanh-function technique.

In this research article, the (1+1)- and (2+1)-dimensional Chiral nonlinear Schrödinger equations (CNLSEs) are studied, which play an important role in the development of quantum mechanics, particularly in the field of quantum Hall effect. Our primary goal is to obtain the analytical solutions utilizing novel methodology, particularly the modified extended tanh-function technique. We concentrate on the search to solitary wave solutions inside the (1+1)- and (2+1)-dimensional CNLSEs, which are relevant in domains such as optics, electro-magnetic wave propagation, plasma physics, optics and quantum mechanics.

Manufacturing Radially Aligned PCL Nanofibers Reinforced With Sulfated Levan and Evaluation of its Biological Activity for Healing Tympanic Membrane Perforations.

The main objective of this study is to construct radially aligned PCL nanofibers reinforced with levan polymer and investigate their in vitro biological activities thoroughly. First Halomonas levan (HL) polysaccharide is hydrolyzed (hHL) and subjected to sulfation to attain Sulfated hydrolyzed Halomonas levan (ShHL)-based material indicating heparin mimetic properties. Then, optimization studies are carried out to produce coaxially generated radially aligned Poly(caprolactone) (PCL) -ShHL nanofibers via electrospinning.

Exploring the molecular mechanisms of rice blast resistance and advances in breeding for disease tolerance.

Rice blast, caused by the fungus Magnaporthe oryzae (syn. Pyricularia oryzae), is a major problem in rice cultivation and ranks among the most severe fungal diseases. Cloning and identifying resistance genes in rice, coupled with a comprehensive examination of the interaction between M.

Advancements in Bacteriophages for the Fire Blight Pathogen .

, the causative agent of fire blight, causes significant economic losses for farmers worldwide by inflicting severe damage to the production and quality of plants in the Rosaceae family. Historically, fire blight control has primarily relied on the application of copper compounds and antibiotics, such as streptomycin. However, the emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains and growing environmental concerns have highlighted the need for alternative control methods.

Bending Performance of Reinforced Concrete Beams with Rubber as Form of Fiber from Waste Tires.

An investigation was conducted to assess the efficacy of using waste rubber as a substitute for a portion of an aggregate to enhance concrete's sustainability. For the purpose of accomplishing this objective, a total of 12 specimens were constructed and then subjected to a series of tests to investigate their bending behavior. The samples were constructed with the following dimensions: 1000 mm length and a 100 mm by 150 mm cross-sectional area.