Fereshte Ghandehari

Department of Microbiology, Falavarjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran

[ 1 ] - The effect of Ficus carica latex on 7, 12-dimethylbenz (a) anthracene-induced breast cancer in rats

Objective: In traditional medicine, Ficus carica (also known as fig) latex is recognized as a remedy with various therapeutic effects. Recently, in vitro studies have reported the anticancer effect of this latex on cancer cell lines. This study evaluated the effect of this latex on breast cancer growth, hematological parameters, and histopathology in rats. Materials and Methods: Twenty-four fem...

[ 2 ] - In silico and in vitro studies of cytotoxic activity of different peptides derived from vesicular stomatitis virus G protein

Objective(s):This study aims at exploring cytotoxic activity of different peptides derived from VSVG protein against MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cell lines and human embryonic kidney normal cell (HEK 293).    Materials and Methods: The ANTICP web server was used to predict anticancer peptides. The cytotoxic activity of peptides with high score (P26, P7) and low score (P19) was examined b...

[ 3 ] - Study of Antioxidant Effects of Selenium-Enriched Saccharomyces Boulardii on Staphylococcus Aureus Infection

Background: The most important strategy of the immune system against pathogens is producing active oxygen intermediates with sidelong consequence of oxidative stress induction in body. Probiotics and selenium have recently been proven to be powerful antioxidants that help boost the immune system. Hence, the aim of this study was to investigate the antioxidant effects of Sac...

[ 4 ] - Determining frequency of Escherichia coli producing beta lactamase CTX-M and SHV in hospital and non-hospital clinical specimens in Isfahan

Background and aim: Antimicrobial resistance is a worldwide problem causing health threats. Escherichia coli is one of the most important bacteria that causes resistance problems. The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency of Escherichia coli, a extended spectrum beta-lactamase producing CTX-M and SHV, in hospital and non-hospital clinical specimens in Isfahan.   Methods: In this stu...

[ 5 ] - The Effect of Lactobacillus Fermentum against Lead-Induced Oxidative Damages in Rat Kidneys

Background: Kidneys are the most vulnerable organs with respect to oxidative stress caused by lead poisoning. In this study, renal biomarkers were investigated in rats, exposed to lead after treatment with or without Lactobacillus fermentum. Methods: Twenty-four rats were divided into four groups of five each as follows: a) control, b) lead-exposed, c) Lactobacillus fermentum–treated, and d)...