Abdolvahab Moradi
Golestan Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
[ 1 ] - Linc-ROR and its spliced variants 2 and 4 are significantly up-regulated in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
Objective(s): Similar characteristics of molecular pathways between cellular reprogramming events and tumorigenesis have been accentuated in recent years. Reprogramming-related transcription factors, also known as Yamanaka factors (OCT4, SOX2, KLF4, and c-MYC), are also well-known oncogenes promoting cancer initiation, progression, and cellular transformation into cancer stem cells. Long non-co...
[ 2 ] - Low Prevalence of Borna Disease Virus RNA in Patients with Bipolar Major Depression and Schizophrenia in North of Iran
Background and Aims: Borna disease virus (BDV) is well known as a neurotropic virus, however, its role in human neurological diseases such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder is still unclear. In this study, we aimed to investigate the BDV genome in such patients in Golestan province, North of Iran. Materials and Methods: RNA was extracted from peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from...
[ 3 ] - Multi-factorial Etiology of Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia in Iran: No Evidence of Borna Disease Virus Genome
ABSTRACT Background and Objectives: Psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder pose a high burden among the general population. Etiological factor(s) of such disorders remain unknown. Borna disease virus (BDV) is a neurotropic virus that has been suggested as an etiological agent for psychiatric disorder...
[ 4 ] - Optimization of SW480 Colon Cancer Cells Transfection with Lipofectamine 2000
ABSTRACT Background and Objectives: Nonviral carriers including those based on synthetic cationic lipids, offer several advantages over the viral counterparts. These carriers are able to form complexes with nucleic acids and deliver genes into the cells via the cellular endocytosis pathway, without significant toxicity. The level of transg...
[ 5 ] - Cytotoxic Effect of Capparis spinosa L. on the PLC/PRF/5 Human Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cell Line
ABSTRACT Background and Objectives: Capparis spinosa has been used in traditional medicine for various applications including treatment of liver disorders and cancer. We studied the effects of this plant on cell proliferation and morphological characteristics of PLC/PRF/5 liver cancer cell line. Method...
[ 6 ] - Evaluation of miR-101 Level in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection and Liver Cirrhosis
ABSTRACT Background and Objective: MiRNAs are small RNAs that are expressed in most eukaryotes, and can regulate gene expression by attaching to the 3’ end of target mRNA. MicroRNA-101 (miR-101) post-transcriptional regulation is important for host-virus interactions. In addition, miR-101 has a tumor suppressive role in liver cancer and metastasis, an...
[ 7 ] - بررسی اثر نانوکورکومین دندروزومی بر بیان ژن های POU5F1 و NANOG در رده سلولیCaco-2 سرطان کولون
سرطان کولون چهارمین سرطان شایع می‌باشد. با توجه به شیوع بسیار بالای سرطان و مرگ ناشی از آن، اهمیت پرداختن به پژوهش‌های مرتبط با داروها از جمله ترکیبات موثر در پیشگیری، درمان و جلوگیری از عود و بازگشت سرطان کاملا واضح و آشکار است. کورکومین رنگدانه زرد طبیعی جداشده از ریزوم زردچوبه می‌باشد. کورکومین یک کاندید جدید برای درمان سرطان محسوب می‌شود اما دسترسی زیستی و حلالیت کم، استفاده از آن را با محد...
[ 8 ] - Effects of microRNAs polymorphism in cancer progression
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are known as a new class of small RNAs (18-25 nucleotides) that regulate gene expression at multiple levels from transcription to translation. Considering the important role of miRNAs in cell proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis, any variations in their expression can contribute to various anomalies, such as tumorigenesis. Single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) have ...
[ 9 ] - Evaluation of Lamivudine Resistance Mutations in HBV/HIV Co-infected Patients
Background and Objective: The drug resistance mutations are key elements in the failure of long-term treatment of Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections. The mutation in the YMDD motif in the P gene of HBV is the most critical factor in antiviral drug (especially lamivudine) resistance. This study aimed to assess the YMDD motif and other polymerase gene mutati...
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