جستجوی مقالات مرتبط با کلیدواژه « mechanism » در نشریات گروه « پزشکی »
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One of the most important types of proteins related to inflammation is cytokines which are considered as potential biomarkers of esophageal cancer. In this way, these biomarkers, near imaging techniques, may be practical in diagnosis and monitoring therapy in the treatment of many malignancies like esophagus cancer. Remarkably, in this article, the importance of cytokines is demonstrated in order to declare it’s practical applications on the dysregulation of cytokines in esophagus cancer and their clinical and pathological implications in diagnosis and also therapy. It is confirmed that twenty-two cytokines are illustrating abnormal levels in patients with esophagus cancer. Correspondingly, MIF is related to regulation growth processes, and IL-1β, IL-6, and IL-8 are related directly to regulation in the transcription process. IL-1β and IL-6 stimulate the production of proinflammatory cytokines. Further research is essential to establish the biological significance of cytokines in esophageal cancer, their potential for early diagnosis, pre-and postoperative prognosis, and monitoring the response to chemotherapy and radiotherapy in cancer patients.One of the most important types of proteins related to inflammation is cytokines which are considered as potential biomarkers of esophageal cancer. In this way, these biomarkers, near imaging techniques, may be practical in diagnosis and monitoring therapy in the treatment of many malignancies like esophagus cancer. Remarkably, in this article, the importance of cytokines is demonstrated in order to declare it’s practical applications on the dysregulation of cytokines in esophagus cancer and their clinical and pathological implications in diagnosis and also therapy. It is confirmed that twenty-two cytokines are illustrating abnormal levels in patients with esophagus cancer. Correspondingly, MIF is related to regulation growth processes, and IL-1β, IL-6, and IL-8 are related directly to regulation in the transcription process. IL-1β and IL-6 stimulate the production of proinflammatory cytokines. Further research is essential to establish the biological significance of cytokines in esophageal cancer, their potential for early diagnosis, pre-and postoperative prognosis, and monitoring the response to chemotherapy and radiotherapy in cancer patients.
Keywords: Inflammatory Cytokines, Diagnostic Biomarkers, Esophagus Cancer, Mechanism} -
Background
The most commonly available drugs for leishmaniasis are pentavalent antimony compounds; whereas the recent studies showed various complications and limitations of these drugs. We aimed to green synthesized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and study the promising antileishmanial and synergic effects of green synthesized silver nanoparticles alone and combined with glucantime.
MethodsThe precipitation technique was used to drop silver ions via an extract of Astragalus spinosus to AgNPs at Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science and Humanities, Shaqra University, Saudi Arabia in 2022. Then, its anti-amastigotes, caspase-3-like activity, triggering the nitric oxide (NO) as well as its cytotoxicity effects on macrophage cells as well as effects on leishmaniasis in BALB/c mice infected by L. major were measured.
ResultsThe size of the AgNPs were ranging from 30-40 nm. The IC50 value for AgNPs, AgNPs+ meglumine antimoniate (MA), and MA was 59.3, 18.6, and 51.2 μg/mL, respectively. The determined FIC value for AgNPs and MA was found to be 0.31 and 0.36, respectively; demonstrating the synergistic potency of AgNPs when combined with MA. The diameter of CL lesions treated with various doses of AgNPs and AgNPs+MA notably (p<0.001) decreased. AgNPs, particularly at the concentrations of ½ IC50 and IC50, considerably triggered the caspase-3 activation. The calculated CC50 of AgNPs and MA was 612.5 and 789.8 μg/mL, respectively. Green synthesized AgNPs, especially in combination with MA had synergic antileishmanial effects and displayed a promising drug candidate for treating L. major CL.
ConclusionWe found satisfactory findings in the parasite reduction in both in vitro and animal models. Still, more studies are expected to explain the precise action mechanisms of AgNPs and their efficacy in humans.
Keywords: Leishmania major, Nanomedicine, Silver nanoparticles, Cytotoxicity, Mechanism} -
Background
The implementation of health interventions requires the collaboration of various sectors outside health due to the multidimensional nature of healthcare. Building effective partnerships demands the use of intersectoral mechanisms that facilitate the leadership and implementation of these programs. In this review, the mechanisms of intersectoral collaboration (ISC) and their results were identified.
MethodsThis scoping review was conducted in 2020. Using relevant keywords, all documents related to ISC in the health system were identified by searching four databases (PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct, and Web of Science), Google, and Google scholar search engines. In the initial search, 2911 documents were extracted. Based on the selection criteria 52 documents were selected for content analysis.
ResultsFive areas of ISC were identified, including funding (collection, pooling, and distribution of funds), governance and leadership (political commitment, rules and regulations, control and evaluation, and stakeholder engagement), structural mechanisms (interorganizational, government-based, and program-based structures), process tools (information tools, support tools, and resource and service sharing), and models and frameworks (general, national, and program-specific models).
ConclusionAn intersectoral framework or model be developed that considers the financial, structural, and leadership aspects as well as the necessary process tools required for each program. Moreover, it should be considered communication and human resources empowerment in each intervention.
Keywords: Intersectoral, Collaboration, Action, Coordination, Policy, Mechanism, Outcomes, Health system} -
Paraquat (PQ)-induced acute lung injury (ALI) remains a public concern due to its high mortality. Andrographolide (Andro) has anti-oxidative and anti-apoptosis properties. However, the role of Andro in ALI is still unknown. Herein, the purpose was to explore the function of Andro and potential mechanisms in ALI caused by PQ. An animal model of ALI was established with an intraperitoneal injection of PQ at 20mg/kg. Andro was administered intragastrically for three consecutive days. A specific AMPK inhibitor named Compd C, Nrf2 gene knockout, and a specific PI3K inhibitor named LY294002 were used to clarify the possible mechanism. Results revealed that Andro alleviated PQ-induced histopathological changes, including congestion, hemorrhage, destroyed alveoli, and extracellular matrix deposition, and inhibited apoptosis. Andro up-regulated the p-AMPK/AMPK ratio and Nrf2 and HO-1 levels while decreasing p-PI3K and p-Akt levels. In vitro, Andro appeared to reverse the PQ-induced reductions in SOD and CAT. However, Andro weakened the capacity to promote Nrf2 with Compd C and the capacity to reduce MDA and ROS while increasing SOD and CAT after the Nrf2 gene was knocked out. Additionally, Andro mitigated apoptosis by elevating the Bcl-2/Bax ratio. Results also showed that Andro promoted the Bcl-2/Bax ratio to reduce apoptosis with LY294002. In conclusion, Andro reduces the PQ-induced ALI through the AMPK/Nrf2 and PI3K/Akt pathways. The possible mechanism involves an antioxidant capacity to activate the AMPK/Nrf2 pathway and cause anti-apoptosis suppression of the PI3K/Akt pathway.
Keywords: Andrographolide, Acute lung injury, Paraquat, AMPK-activated protein kinases, Phosphatidylinositol 3-kinases, Mechanism} -
Background
Considering the importance of scorpions and recognizing the mechanisms of toxicity caused by their medically important species in Iran and adopting the best therapeutic approach based on these mechanisms, this study was performed by reviewing the clinical manifestations of scorpion stings.
MethodsThe research was conducted by searching for articles and researches in related websites (PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, Web of Science and CINAHL) and using domestic and international authoritative journals using the keywords of scorpion, clinical manifestations, in a review method. Finally, 104 qualified sources were selected and after review ing and criticizing these studies, the author's point of view was presented.
ResultsClinical manifestations of Scorpion sting toxicity vary due to the existence of two toxic classes of neurotoxins and cytotoxins or hemotoxins in these arthropods in Iran. The number and distribution of species with neurotoxic ven om are higher than the scorpions with cytotoxic venom and are reported throughout Iran. Scorpions with cytotoxic ven om are mostly widespread in south and southwest of Iran.
ConclusionTreatment and prevention of scorpion stings in Iran and neighboring countries in the Middle East should be planned based on the mechanism of toxicity and the presence of toxic classes with neurotoxic or cytotoxic venoms.
Keywords: Poisoning, Mechanism, Hazardous, Scorpion envenomation, Iran} -
Background
Exosomes are among the factors whose importance has been shown in many diseases today. Recently, it has been shown that exosomes play an important role in the pathogenesis of Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR); however, few studies have been conducted in this regard.
MethodsThe articles in this review study were retrieved from some databases including PubMed, Google scholar, and Scopus. All the included articles were in English, and those in other languages were excluded. Search keywords included IUGR, exosome, pathogenesis, Mechanism, Cell Signaling, Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Endothelial Dysfunction.
Results and conclusionStudies have shown that exosomes contain factors, molecules and gene activators that affect molecular pathways regulation. These molecules play an important role in regulating inflammatory reactions, oxidative stress, and production of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS). The activation of these pathways can aggravate the clinical symptoms of IUGR. In addition, exosomes can impress induction or inhibition of endothelial dysfunction, which leads to the development of IUGR. Hence, identifying upstream and downstream pathways helps design therapeutic strategies to treat patients.
Keywords: Exosome, Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Mechanism, Pathogenesis} -
سابقه و هدف
با افزایش محبوبیت و تعداد شرکت کنندگان ورزش والیبال، میزان آسیب در این رشته ورزشی در حال فزونی است. با توجه به نبود دورنمای تحقیقی در زمینه آسیب های والیبال در ایران و روش های پیشگیری از آن، هدف این مطالعه بررسی تحقیقات انجام شده در زمینه آسیب های والیبال در ایران جهت روشن شدن نیازهای تحقیقاتی آتی این زمینه می باشد.
روش کارجستجوی مقالات مرتبط از پایگاه اطلاعات علمی جهاد دانشگاهی (SID)، بانک اطلاعات نشریات کشور (Magiran)، پایگاه مجلات تخصصی نور (Noormags)، Google Scholar، Sciencedirect و PubMed با کلیدواژه های "آسیب والیبال"، "اپیدمیولوژی"، "شیوع"، "عوامل خطر زا"، "مکانیسم" و "پیشگیری" انجام شد. محدوده پوشش مقالات، مطالعات منتشر یافته تا 1/12/1400 بود.
یافته هادر نتیجه جستجو بر اساس استراتژی این تحقیق در مجموع 21 مقاله بر اساس معیارهای ورود و خروج به مطالعه یافت شد که از این میان 17 مقاله عمدتا به مباحث اپیدمیولوژی و عوامل خطرزا و تنها 4 مقاله به بررسی استراتژی پیشگیری مربوط به آسیب های والیبال پرداخته بودند.
نتیجه گیریاغلب مطالعات در زمینه آسیب های والیبال در ایران، به بحث های اپیدمیولوژی و ریسک فاکتورها پرداخته اند. در نتیجه علی رغم نیاز به انجام مطالعات جامع تر در زمینه اپیدمیولوژی، ریسک فاکتور و مکانیسم آسیب های والیبال، نیاز به پژوهش هایی که برنامه های پیشگیری برای آسیب والیبال را ارایه دهند و همچنین کارایی آن برنامه ها را ارزیابی کنند، بیشتر احساس می شود.
کلید واژگان: آسیب والیبال, اپیدمیولوژی, عوامل خطرزا, مکانیسم, پیشگیری}Background and AimWith the increasing popularity and number of participants in volleyball, the extent of the injury is increasing. Due to the lack of prospects for research in the field of volleyball injuries in Iran and ways to prevent them, the purpose of this review study was to clarify the future research needs in the field of volleyball injuries in Iran.
MethodsTo identify the research, databases such as SID, Magiran, Noormags, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, and PubMed using the keywords “volleyball injury”, “epidemiology”, “risk factors”, “mechanism”, “prevention protocol” were used. It was articles published until 20 February 2021.
ResultsFinally, according to the research strategy, 21 articles remained eligible for the study. Among these 17 articles were mainly epidemiologic and relevant to risk factors and only 4 articles related to injury prevention strategy.
ConclusionMost studies in the field of volleyball injuries in Iran were epidemiologic and relevant to risk factors. As a result, the need for more comprehensive epidemiological studies and studies conducted to investigate the mechanism of injury and especially research that provides volleyball injury prevention programs along with their evaluation felt.
Keywords: Volleyball Injury, Epidemiology, Risk Factors, Mechanism, Prevention} -
زمینه و هدف
خویشتن داری نقش مهمی در سلامت معنوی و اجتماعی ایفا می کند و آموزه های دینی ظرفیت بالایی در ارتقای خویشتن داری دارند. ازآنجاکه خویشتن داری دربردارنده مفاهیم و اجزای گوناگونی است و تقویت و ارتقای آن منوط به بهره گیری از سازوکارهای برخاسته از فرهنگ و ارزش های خاص هر جامعه ای است، پژوهش حاضر با هدف تبیین سازوکارهای ارتقای خویشتن داری از منظر قرآن انجام گردید.
روش بررسیاین مطالعه بر اساس روش تحلیل محتوای کیفی و با رویکرد ترکیبی (قیاسی و استقرایی) انجام شد. در مرحله قیاسی با مراجعه به نظریات و تعاریف خویشتن داری در منابع مختلف، مفاهیم محوری این موضوع شناسایی شد و در مرحله استقرایی، کلیدواژه های مرتبط با مفاهیم شناسایی شده در مرحله پیشین، در قرآن کریم مورد جستجو قرار گرفت و پس از مرور بر آیات و مراجعه به تفاسیر قرآن کریم، مفاهیم مرتبط بازیابی، کدگذاری و طبقه بندی شدند.
یافته هاسازوکارهای ارایه شده در قرآن کریم برای ارتقای خویشتن داری در هشت مقوله کلی، 21 مقوله فرعی و 82 مفهوم است که بخشی از آنها همسو با نظریات موجود و موید مفاهیم مرتبط با آن بوده و برخی دیگر، سازوکارهای اختصاصی مورد اشاره در قرآن کریم می باشند. این سازوکارها شامل خودآگاهی، ارتقای اهداف، ارتقای انگیزه های درونی، ارتقای انگیزه های بیرونی، هشدار، خداگرایی و نفی خودگرایی، ایجاد و یادآوری عهد ایمانی و نمادسازی است.
نتیجه گیریبا توجه به اهمیت خویشتن داری در زندگی فردی و اجتماعی، توجه به آن از نظرگاه دینی به ویژه قرآن کریم، ضروری است. سازوکارهای ارایه شده می تواند برای افراد، موسسات تربیتی و نهادهای مرتبط با سلامت معنوی و اجتماعی مفید باشد.
کلید واژگان: خویشتن داری, قرآن کریم, سازوکار, تقوا, سلامت معنوی}Background and ObjectiveSelf-control has a significant role in spiritual and social health. Religious instructions can be regarded as a great capacity for improving self-control. Self-control is composed of different concepts and components and is depends on the values and cultural background of the community. This study was performed to explain the mechanisms of the improvement of self-control that are derived from the Holy Qur’an.
Methods and Materials:
A qualitative content analysis study was conducted in a deductive- inductive design. In the deductive phase, the theories and definitions of self-control were investigated in a variety of resources and the core concepts and its components were identified. At the inductive phase, the keywords identified were reviewed in Qur’anic verses and their interpretations and the concepts were retrieved, coded, and classified.
ResultsMechanisms for the improvement of self-control are classified in eight main categories, included 21 subcategories and 82 concepts. Some mechanisms are in line with the existing theories, while some of them are specifically presented by the Holy Quran. The mechanisms include self-awareness, promotion of goals, inner motivation improvement, outer motivation improvement, warning, God-centeredness, creation and remembrance of the covenant of faith and symbol development.
ConclusionAs a result of the importance of self-control in individual and social life and the role of religious instructions in its improvement, it is necessary to explain it from religious perspective according to the Holy Qur’an. The mechanisms could be helpful for individuals and educational institutions and other organizations involved in spiritual and social health.
Keywords: Self-Control, Holy Qur’an, Mechanism, Taqwa (Piety), Spiritual Health} -
فصلنامه نوید نو، پیاپی 84 (زمستان 1401)، صص 82 -92مقدمه و هدف
هلیکوباکتر پیلوری یکی از شایع ترین عفونت های باکتریایی واز عوامل مهم اتیولوژیک زخم های گوارشی شناخته شده و یکی از پاتوژن های اصلی که با ایجاد التهاب مزمن و پیشرونده منجر به سرطان معده می شود. این مطالعه با هدف بررسی مکانیسم های دخیل در پیشرفت بیماری سرطان معده ناشی از هلیکوباکتر پیلوری انجام شد.
مواد و روشها:
این مطالعه مروری با هدف مرور نظام مند بر اساس پروتکل پریزما و جستجو در پایگاه های بین المللی Scopus، PubMed، Google Scholar، Science Direct و پایگاه های ملی SID، Magiran و MedLib انجام شد. با توجه به استراتژی PICOS، تمام مقالات منتشر شده به زبان فارسی و انگلیسی از سال 2011 تا 2021 با استفاده از کلمات کلیدی فارسی «مکانیسم»، «سرطان معده» و «هلیکوباکتر پیلوری» و معادل انگلیسی این واژه ها و ترکیب این کلمات در صفحه جستجوی هر یک از پایگاه های مد نظر با استراتژی لازم جستجو و در گام نهایی مقالات با کیفیت، متناسب با هدف مطالعه مورد ارزیابی قرار گرفتند.
یافته ها:
بر اساس نتایج، علت شناسی سرطان معده چند عاملی است ولی با تحقیق حاضر می توان گفت که نقش هلیکوباکتر پیلوری در ایجاد زخم و سرطان معده توسط مکانیسم ها، عوامل محیطی و پاسخ ایمنی میزبان تعیین می گردد.
نتیجه گیری:
بررسی دقیق مکانیسم ها و مسیرهای ایجاد بیماری توسط هلیکوباکتر پیلوری می تواند منجر به گسترش روش های جدیدتر و موثرتری برای پیشگیری و درمان سرطان معده شود.
کلید واژگان: مکانیسم, گاستریت, سرطان معده, هلیکو باکتر پیلوری, ایران}Navid no, Volume:25 Issue: 84, 2023, PP 82 -92Background and AimsOne of the most common bacterial infections is Helicobacter pylori (H.pylori), which causes chronic and progressive inflammation and is considered one of the important etiological and pathogenic factors of gastric ulcer and gastric cancer (GC). The aim of this study investigating the mechanisms related to H.pylori in causing gastric cancer.
Materials and MethodsThis systematic review study was conducted based on the Prisma protocol and searching in international databases Scopus, PubMed, Google Scholar, Science Direct and national databases SID, Magiran and MedLib. According to the PICOS strategy, all articles published in Persian and English from 2011 to 2021 using the Persian keywords " Mechanism ", "Gastric Cancer" and "Helicobacter pylori" and the English equivalent of these words and the combination of these words in The search page of each of the databases in question was searched with the necessary strategy. Finally, the quality articles were evaluated based on the purpose of the study.
ResultsBased on the results, The etiology of gastric cancer is multifactorial, but with the present research, it can be said that the role of H.pylori in causing ulcer and gastric cancer is determined by mechanisms, environmental factors, and the host's immune response.
ConclusionExamining the mechanisms and pathways of disease caused by Helicobacter pylori can lead to the development of newer and more effective methods for the prevention and treatment of gastric cancer.
Keywords: Mechanism, Gastritis, Stomach Neoplasms, Helicobacter pylori, Iran} -
سابقه و هدف
تنیس یکی از محبوبترین ورزشها در جهان است که به دلیل نامحدود بودن زمان مسابقات و ماهیت این رشته ورزشی دارای انواع آسیبهای منحصر به خود است. هدف پژوهش حاضر بررسی همهگیرشناسی آسیبهای ورزشی بازیکنان تنیس مرد نخبه کشور بهصورت گذشته نگر بود.
روش بررسیپژوهش حاضر توصیفی و از نوع مطالعات گذشته نگر بود و مردان نخبه تنیسور رتبه 1 تا 300 کشوری در این مطالعه مورد بررسی قرار گرفتند که از بین آنها ورزشکارانی را که در سال 1398 آسیبی را گزارش کرده بودند، به عنوان نمونههای پژوهش در نظر گرفته شدند. اطلاعات مربوط به این تحقیق از طریق فرم ثبت آسیب بوسیله ورزشکار و به کمک محقق تکمیل شد. برای تجزیه و تحلیل دادهها از نرم افزار SPSS نسخه 22 و با استفاده از آمار توصیفی، آزمون خیدو (X2) برای بررسی تفاوت در سطوح متغیرها (3 سطحی و بالاتر) و آزمون نسبت برای بررسی تفاوت در متغیر دو سطحی در سطح معنیداری 0.05 استفاده شد.
نتایجنرخ بروز آسیب (195 آسیب) در 1000 ساعت تمرین 6.04 بود. نتایج نشان داد ناحیه آناتومیکی آرنج بیشترین آسیب (21%)، پارگی/ التهاب تاندون (34.3%) بیشترین نوع آسیب و از این بین 117 مورد (60.3%) آسیب مربوط به پرکاری بود. شایعترین مکانیسم آسیب حرکت فورهند (20.9%) و بیشتر شدت آسیبها از نوع متوسط (22.3%) بودند. همچنین بیشترین میزان آسیب در ناحیه انتهایی زمین (71%) و در زمان تمرین (63%) به هنگام کار با توپ (78.8%) رخ داد.
نتیجه گیریبا توجه به یافتهها که بیانکننده شیوع بالای آسیب در تنیس است، به کادر پزشکی تیمها، مربیان، و ورزشکاران توصیه میشود تا با در نظر گرفتن عوامل خطرزای بالقوه مرتبط با بروز آسیب اقدامات لازم را جهت پیشگیری از آنها انجام دهند.
کلید واژگان: آسیب ورزشی, بازیکن نخبه تنیس, مکانیسم, همه گیرشناسی}Background and ObjectiveTennis is one of the most popular sports in the world, which has its own unique types of injuries due to the unlimited time of competitions and the nature of this sport. The aim of this study was to evaluate the epidemiology of tennis injuries in the elite men of the country retrospectively.
Materials and MethodsThe present study was a descriptive and retrospective study and elite male tennis players ranked in 1 to 300 countries were studied in this study. Athletes who reported injuries in the 2019 year were selected as research samples.The collected information was completed through the injury registration form by the athlete and with the help of the researcher. To analyze the data from SPSS software version 22 and using descriptive statistics, Chi-square (2X) to examine the differences in the levels of variables (3 levels and above) and the Prop test to examine the differences in the two-level variable at the level of Significance 0.05 was used.
ResultsInjury rate (195 injuries) per 1000 hours of training was 6.04. The results showed that the anatomical region of the elbow was the most injured (21%), the rupture / inflammation of the tendon (34.3%) was the most common type of injury and among these 117 cases (60.3%) the injury was related to Overuse. The most common mechanism of injury was forehand motion (20.9%) and most of the severity of injuries was moderate (22.3%). Also, the highest rate of injury occurred in the end area (71%) and during training (63%) while working with the ball (78.8%).
ConclusionAccording to the findings, which indicate the high prevalence of injury in tennis, the medical staff of teams, coaches, and athletes are advised to take the necessary measures to prevent them, taking into account the potential risk factors associated with the occurrence of injury.
Keywords: Sport injury, Severity of injury, Mechanism, Elite tennis player, Epidemiology} -
In this study, alginate, magnetite, and hydroxyapatite were used to fabricate alginate-hydroxyapatite (Alg-Hap), alginate-Fe3O4 (Alg-Fe3O4), and alginate-magnetic hydroxyapatite (Alg-mHap) using ferric chloride (III) crosslinker to remove cefixime from an aqueous solution. FTIR, SEM, VSM, BET, and XRD tests were used to determine the functional groups, morphology, magnetization behavior, surface area, and crystallinity of catalysts, respectively. The optimal pH for the Fenton reaction was determined to be 3.3 for Alg-Hap and Alg-Fe3O4 catalysts and 4 for Alg-mHap catalysts. Increases in the concentration of hydrogen peroxide (1 to 3 mM) and the amount of catalyst (50 to 90 gr/L) increased the percentage of degradation to approximately 8% and 6%, respectively. The degradation efficiency of cefixime by using Alg-mHap as the best catalyst in the Fenton process was achieved 91%, at optimum condition (pH of 4, catalyst amount of 90 gr/L, initial cefixime concentration of 5 mg/L, H2O2 concentration of 3 mM within 90 min). Moreover, the second-order kinetic equation fits the experimental data for cefixime degradation for all three catalysts. Furthermore, not only did the catalysts display a negligible iron leaching (0.92 mg/L for Alg-mHap) but also after three consecutive cycles, the catalysts indicated long-term stability. Comparison between synthesized catalysts and other methods proved its effectiveness.
Keywords: Alginate, Heterogeneous catalysts, Fenton, Degradation, Mechanism} -
The Effects of Artemisia Plant and Its Components Against Respiratory Viruses Like Influenza and Their Mechanisms of ActionContext
Artemisia genus and its chemical constituents show antiviral activity against different viruses. The aim of this study was to review the effects of selected Artemisia species and their components against respiratory viruses like influenza and coronavirus.
MethodsAll the articles published in English or Persian related to the effects of Artemisia and its components on viral respiratory infections and relevant mechanisms of action were searched throughout Medline, Science Direct, Scopus, Ebsco, Google Scholar, and Cochrane Library Database from 1966 up to April 2020.
ResultsA few numbers of Artemisia species such as A. scoparia, A. rupestris, and A. annua and their components showed efficacy against the influenza virus and coronaviruses. Furthermore, some chemical compounds isolated from Artemisia species, like rupestonic acid, showed potent anti-influenza activity. The mechanism of antiviral activity was also determined for some of these compounds.
ConclusionsThe present study summarized the efficacy of a number of Artemisia species and their components against respiratory viruses like influenza and coronavirus. Future studies on other Artemisia species may lead to the discovery of new antiviral drugs against the influenza virus and coronaviruses.
Keywords: Mechanism, Coronavirus, Influenza, Respiratory Virus, Compounds, Artemisia} -
The purpose of this article was to present a brief review of pertinent information regarding the effects of microwave radiation on biological systems. Researchers have been intrigued by the interaction of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and various life processes since the 18th century. Microwaves refer to the oscillation of an EMF with a wavelength of 1 mm to 1 m, which penetrates matter to varying degrees. With the widespread and ever-increasing use of microwaves, such as cellular telephones and other wireless technologies, great attention and research has been paid to the potential adverse biological effects. It is well recognized that microwaves affect the biological functions of living organisms at both the cellular and molecular levels, and can lead to the appearance of toxicity, genotoxicity and transformation. However, until now no satisfactory mechanism has been proposed to explain the biological effects of these fields. Therefore, increasing attention should be focused on the biological effects of microwaves in the future, especially since microwaves have extensive applications in various fields.
Keywords: Microwaves, biological effects, mechanism, thermal, non-thermal} -
Background
Stachys lavandulifolia Vahl. is a widely used plant in Iranian traditional medicine. It has long been used as an anxiolytic herb. The aim of this work was to investigate the anxiolytic and antidepressant properties of aqueous extract of aerial parts of Stachys lavandulifolia Vahl. in mice.
Materials and MethodsFor evaluation of anxiolytic and antidepressant effects of the plant, different doses (500, 1000, 1200, and 1400mg/kg) of the extract were used in the mouse models of elevated plus maze (EPM) and forced swimming test (FST), respectively. The possible anxiolytic mechanism of the extract was determined by using pentylenetetrazol (PTZ) (10mg/kg), propranolol (0.2mg/kg), and atropine (0.5mg/ kg). Sedative effect of the extract was evaluated by ketamine sleeping time test, and rotarod was used to determine the effects of the extract on motor function. Statistical analysis was performed using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA).
ResultsThe results showed that the percentage of time spent and number of entries is significantly increased (P < 0.05) with doses of 1000 and 1200mg/kg of the extract. PTZ but not propranolol or atropine reversed the effects of the extract (1000mg/kg) on EPM. Neither doses of the extract could decrease the immobility of the mice in FST (P >0.05). Motor coordination was impaired (all doses) by the plant.
ConclusionThis study confirms the anxiolytic properties of aqueous extract of S. lavandulifolia and suggests that its effects are mediated through GABAA receptors. The extract does not have sedative properties but the results are indicative of a coordination impairing potential of the extract
Keywords: Antidepressant, anxiolytic, mechanism, Stachys lavandulifolia Vahl} -
The new coronavirus outbreak caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus2 (SARS-CoV2) has resulted in more than 126750 deaths worldwide so far and billions of expenses for the governments. SARS-CoV2, similar to SARS, was transmitted from bats and spread via human to human closed contacts. The virus uses its spike protein to bind to angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 receptors on target cells to replicate. Consequently, it spreads from infected cells to contaminate other cells. The body’s first response toward the virus is to activate the innate immune system, leading to the synthesis of inflammatory mediators. In the next step, the adaptive immune system appears where B lymphocytes produce antibodies specific for the virus, and CD8+ cells kill the infected cells directly. In this article, we try to explain the virus mechanism of action and immune response in detail. Although many questions remain unanswered, we expect this review could help in vaccine and treatment progression, Keywords: COVID-19; SARS-CoV2; Mechanism; Review.
Keywords: COVID-19, SARS-CoV2, Mechanism, Review} -
A totally implantable venous access port (TIVAP) plays a crucial role in the treatment of patients in oncology. Catheter fracture is a serious complication with an estimated incidence of 0, 1% - 1%. The objective of this systematic review is to analyze the mechanism of TIVAP fracture to make physicians aware of this fatal entity. A search of the literature between 1980 and 2019 was conducted using PubMed, Ovid, MEDLINE, and Cochrane Systematic Review databases. The search identified 18 case reports and 8 retrospective studies. Fracture of the middle part of the catheter may be induced by constant compression of the catheter between the first-rib and clavicle, which is called the pinch-off syndrome. Catheter fracture at the port-catheter junction may be caused by extrinsic compression near the port-catheter junction combined with material fatigue due to repeated bending of the catheter with shoulder movement. There is no specific cause for the fracture of a catheter tip. An annual chest X-ray is recommended for the early detection of TIVAP catheter fracture. Percutaneous endovascular retrieval of a dislodged Port-A catheter is both safe and effective.
Keywords: Totally implantable venous access port, Fracture, Mechanism, Oncology, Pinch off syndrome} -
Objective(s)Hyperuricemia is a risk for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, but the mechanism is ambiguous. Increased intestinal permeability is correlated with metabolic syndrome risk factors. Intestinal epithelial cells play a pivotal role in maintaining intestinal permeability. Uric acid is directly eliminated into intestinal lumen, however, the mechanism and effect of uric acid on intestinal epithelial cells is poorly explored. Here we carried out an analysis to identify the effect and mechanism of uric acid on intestinal epithelial cells.Materials and MethodsIEC-6 was exposed to different concentrations of uric acid to simulate the effect of uric acid on intestinal epithelial cells. Cell viability was determined by MTS assay. Protein content and mRNA were assessed using Western blotting and Q-PCR, respectively. Intracellular ROS was determined using flow-cytometry and fluorescence microscopy. Mitochondrial membrane potential was detected by immunofluorescence using a mitochondrial membrane potential assay kit with JC-1. Small interfering RNA transfection was used to suppress the expression of TLR4.ResultsWe found soluble uric acid alone increased the release of ROS, depolarized the mitochondrial membrane potential, up-regulated TSPO, increased the expression of TLR4 and NLRP3, and then activated NLRP3 inflammasome and NF-κB signaling, which further resulted in lower expression of tight junction protein and exerted adverse effects on intestinal epithelial cells. Furthermore, the elevated IL-1β could be restored by silencing of TLR4, indicating soluble uric acid induces inflammation via the TLR4/NLRP3 pathway.ConclusionSoluble uric acid exerted detrimental effect on intestinal epithelial cells through the TLR4/NLRP3 pathway.Keywords: Hyperuricemia, Inflammasome, Intestinal epithelium, Mechanism, ROS}
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نشریه مدیریت سلامت، پیاپی 78 (زمستان 1398)، صص 86 -105مقدمه
اینترنت اشیا یکی از مباحث روز فناوری در عصر جدید اطلاعات و ارتباطات می باشد که با فراگیر شدن کاربرد آن در صنایع مختلف به ویژه مراقبت سلامت مسئله امنیت و حریم خصوصی آن توجه زیادی را به سمت خود جلب نموده است و به موضوعی بحث برانگیز در این حوزه تبدیل شده است. هدف از مطالعه حاضر، شناسایی مکانیسم های امنیت اینترنت اشیا در صنعت مراقبت سلامت و غیر سلامت می باشد.
روش هاپژوهش حاضر یک مطالعه مروری نظام یافته است که با جستجو در پایگاه های داده وب آو ساینس، اسکوپوس، آی تریپل ای، پابمد و پروکویست در بازه زمانی سال های 2005 تا 2019 انجام شد. پس از حذف موارد تکراری و ارزیابی یافته ها براساس معیار ورود و خروج، مطالعات مرتبط با هدف پژوهش انتخاب شد.
یافته هااز مجموع 2340 مطالعه، 71 مطالعه مرتبط با مکانیسم های امنیت اینترنت اشیا در صنعت مراقبت سلامت (چهار مطالعه) و غیر سلامت (67 مطالعه) بررسی شد. مکانیسم های امنیت در 11 طبقه اصلی سازماندهی شد که مکانیسم های رمزنگاری، توزیع و مدیریت کلید، مدیریت هویت دیجیتال و مدیریت نگهداشت چرخه حیات سیستم در هر دو صنعت سلامت و غیر سلامت توجه شده اند. یافته ها نشان داد که به شش نوع مکانیسم امنیتی در صنعت سلامت پرداخته نشده است، این مکانیسم ها در ارتباط با صرفه جویی انرژی، طراحی فیزیکی امن، سیستم تشخیص نفوذ و پیشگیری، مدیریت اعتماد، مسیریابی امن و تشخیص و تحمل خطا بودند.
نتیجه گیریبا توجه به نوظهور بودن این فناوری در صنعت مراقبت سلامت و حساس بودن امنیت آن نسبت به سایر صنایع، یافته های این مطالعه بینش وسیعی را برای پژوهشگران، مدیران و متخصصان امنیت اطلاعات درجهت مقابله با تهدیدات و حملات و توسعه یک معماری امن اینترنت اشیا فراهم می کند.
کلید واژگان: مکانیسم, امنیت, حریم خصوصی, اینترنت اشیا, مراقبت سلامت, غیر سلامت}IntroductionInternet of things is a hot topic in the modern age of information and communication technology has become pervasive in various industries, particularly in healthcare sector. The security and privacy issue has attracted a lot of attention and has become a controversial issue in this area. The purpose of this study was to identify security mechanisms of Internet of things in health and non-healthcare industries.
MethodsThe present study was a systematized review conducted by searching the Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, IEEE Xplore, and ProQuest databases from 2005 to 2019. After the elimination of duplicate cases, studies related to the purpose of the study were selected on the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria.
ResultsWe found 71 out of 2340 studies, related to security mechanisms of Internet of things in the healthcare (four studies) and non-healthcare (67 studies) industries, which were then reviewed. Security mechanisms have been organized into 11 major categories, including cryptography, key distribution and management mechanisms, digital identity management, and system life-cycle maintenance management in both the healthcare and non-healthcare industries. The findings showed that six types of security mechanisms, including energy saving, secure design and physical protection of system hardware, intrusion detection and prevention system, trust management, secure routing, and fault detection and tolerance had not been addressed in the health industry.
ConclusionGiven the emergence of this technology in the healthcare industry and its security sensitivity to other industries, the findings of this study provide a broad insight for researchers, managers and information security professionals to encounter threats and attacks and develop a secure Internet of things architecture.
Keywords: Mechanism, Security, Privacy, Internet of Things, Healthcare, Non-Healthcare} -
Depleted uranium (DU) is an important by product in uranium enrichment process. Due toits applications in civilian and also military activity, DU emerged as environmental pollutant.The exposure to DU can occur via external or internal pathways. In external exposure, mainlybeta radiation from the decay products contributes to DU toxicity. Internal exposure to DUis more important and can occur through ingestion of DU-contaminated water and food andinhalation of DU aerosols. There is limited information about health effects and mechanism ofDU after environmental exposure. Kidney is reported as the main target organ for the chemicaltoxicity of this metal that was reported in Persian Gulf syndrome. Alterations in behavior,some neurologic adverse effects, immunotoxicity, embryo-toxicity and hepatotoxicity wereobserved in chronic exposure to DU. Also, the increased risk of cancer was revealed inepidemiological and experimental studies. Several mechanisms were suggested for DU toxicitysuch as oxidative stress, mitochondrial toxicity and inflammation. In fact, uranium like othertoxic heavy metals can induce oxidative damage and apoptosis via mitochondrial pathway andinflammatory response. In this review, we have discussed the kinetic of DU including sourceand exposure pathway. In addition, the health effects of DU and also its toxic mechanism havebeen highlighted.
Keywords: Depleted uranium, Toxicity, Kinetic, Mechanism, Radiation} -
استفاده گسترده از واکسن های موثر بر بیماری های عفونی یکی از مهم ترین پیشرفت های بهداشت عمومی در قرن بیست و یکم است. واکسن های اولیه که حاوی پاتوژن ها یا سموم ضعیف شده یا غیرفعال هستند ممکن است پاسخ ایمنی قوی را به وجود آورند، اما در این رویکرد به دلیل این که کشت بسیاری از میکروارگانیسم ها غیرعملی و ناکارآمد بوده و از طرفی نگرانی های ایمنی در مورد کشت آن ها وجود دارد، همیشه نمی تواند مورداستفاده قرار گیرد. در چنین مواردی، زیر واحدهایی از آن ها (همچون پروتئین های میکروبی یا کربوهیدرات) به عنوان آنتی ژن های واکسن در نظر گرفته می شوند. زیر واحدهای آنتی ژنی به دلیل آنکه غالبا خاصیت ایمنوژنیک ضعیفی دارند، قادر به تحریک سیستم ایمنی ذاتی نمی باشند. این خصوصیت احتمالا باعث کاهش کارایی واکسن می شود. ادجوانت ها مولکول ها، ترکیبات و یا مجموعه های فوق مولکولی هستند که قدرت و طول عمر پاسخ ایمنی خاص به آنتی ژن ها را افزایش می دهند، اما باعث حداقل سمیت و ایجاد اثرات ایمنی طولانی مدت در انسان می گردند. ادجوانت ها می توانند برای افزایش ایمنی زایی، تعدیل نوع واکنش ایمنی، کاهش مقدار آنتی ژن یا تعداد واکنش ایمن زایی موردنیاز برای اثربخشی و/ یا بهبود واکسن ها در جمعیت های خاص (به عنوان مثال، نوزادان یا سالمندان) مورداستفاده قرار گیرند. مقاله حاضر به مرور انواع مختلف ادجوانت ها پرداخته و خصوصیات و مکانیسم عملکرد آن ها را نیز موردبررسی قرار می دهد.
کلید واژگان: ادجوانت, خصوصیات, مکانیسم, عملکرد}The widespread use of effective vaccines against infectious diseases has been one of the most important public health progresses in the 21st century. Early vaccines containing weakened or inactivated pathogens or toxins may elicit robust, protective immune responses, but this approach cannot always be used because it is impractical and inefficient to culture large numbers of organisms, and lack of safety. In such cases subunits (e.g., microbial proteins or carbohydrate) are being considered as vaccine antigens. Since the subtypes of antigens often have weak immunogenic properties, they cannot stimulate the innate immune system. This property is probably the cause of the reduced efficacy of the vaccine. Adjuvants are molecules, compounds, or supramolecular complexes that boost the potency and longevity of specific immune response to antigens, but can cause minimal toxicity or long-lasting immune effects on human. Adjuvants can be used to enhance immunogenicity, modulate the type of immune response, reduce the amount of antigen or the number of immunizations required for efficacy, and/or improve the efficacy of vaccines in specific populations (e.g., newborns or elderly). The present paper reviews the different types of adjuvants and examines the characteristics and mechanisms of their performance.
Keywords: adjuvants, characteristics, mechanism, function}
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