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Open AccessImmunoinformatics design of a structural proteins driven multi-epitope candidate vaccine against different SARS-CoV-2 variants based on fynomer
The ideal vaccines for combating diseases that may emerge in the future require more than simply inactivating a few pathogenic strains. This study aims to provide a peptide-based multi-epitope vaccine effectiv...
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Impact of Chemotherapeutic Agents on PD-L1, CTLA-4, and VISTA Gene Expression in Cervical Cancer Cell Lines: An In Vitro Study
The study aims to understand how docetaxel and doxorubicin, two commonly used chemotherapeutic drugs, influence the expression of PD-L1, CTLA-4, and VISTA in cervical cancer cells.
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Open AccessExploring the dynamic interplay between exosomes and the immune tumor microenvironment: implications for breast cancer progression and therapeutic strategies
Breast cancer continues to pose a substantial worldwide health concern, demanding a thorough comprehension of the complex interaction between cancerous cells and the immune system. Recent studies have shown th...
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Open AccessEvaluation of expression levels of microRNA processing elements in patients with sudden sensorineural hearing loss
MicroRNAs have a significant role in the function and development of the hearing system. Idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) is a complicated disorder with no long-established reason. Since mi...
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Immune Features of Tumor Microenvironment: A Genetic Spotlight
A tumor represents a highly intricate tissue entity, characterized by an exceptionally complex microenvironment that starkly contrasts with the typical physiological surroundings of healthy tissues. Within thi...
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The Effects of Remdesivir and Dexamethasone on Renal Sirtuin-1 Expression and Renal Function in Male Rats
Remdesivir (REM) and dexamethasone (DEX) both have been used to treat coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of REM and DEX on kidney structure and function with p...
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siRNA-mediated downregulation of BATF3 diminished proliferation and induced apoptosis through downregulating c-Myc expression in chronic myelogenous leukemia cells
Despite considerable improvement in therapeutic approaches to chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) treatment, this malignancy is considered incurable due to resistance. However, investigating the molecular mechanism...
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The cross-talk between leptin and circadian rhythm signaling proteins in physiological processes: a systematic review
Today, modern lifestyles and disrupted sleep patterns cause circadian clock rhythm impairments that are associated with altered leptin levels, which subsequently affect a wide range of physiological processes ...
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Open AccessVISTA and its ligands: the next generation of promising therapeutic targets in immunotherapy
V-domain immunoglobulin suppressor of T cell activation (VISTA) is a novel negative checkpoint receptor (NCR) primarily involved in maintaining immune tolerance. It has a role in the pathogenesis of autoimmune...
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Optimizing ozone dose and contact time for removal of antibiotic-resistant P. aeruginosa, A. baumannii, E. coli, and associated resistant genes in effluent of an activated sludge process in a municipal WWTP
This study aimed to investigate the impact of ozonation on inactivation of antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB) including E. coli, P. aeruginosa, and A. baumannii, as well as on removal of 16S-rRNA gene and their ...
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MicroRNAs expression in peripheral blood mononuclear cells of patients with multiple sclerosis propose
MicroRNAs (miRs) are involved in the autoimmune and neurological diseases, including multiple sclerosis (MS), through modulating post-transcriptional gene regulation. Accumulating evidence indicates that miR-1...
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Open AccessDietary glycemic index and glycemic load mediate the effect of CARTPT rs2239670 gene polymorphism on metabolic syndrome and metabolic risk factors among adults with obesity
The importance of genetic and dietary factors in occurrence and progression of chronic diseases such as metabolic syndrome (MetS) has been established. However, complex interrelationships, including direct and...
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Open AccessAssociation between miRNA-145 and miRNA-155 expression in peripheral blood mononuclear cells of patients with multiple sclerosis: a case-control study
MicroRNAs (miR or miRNA) are short regulatory RNAs, which modulate post-transcriptional gene expression. Dysregulation of these molecules contributes to pathogenicity of autoimmune disorders, such as multiple ...
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Open AccessThe production of the first functional antibody mimetic in higher plants: the chloroplast makes the DARPin G3 for HER2 imaging in oncology
Designed mimetic molecules are attractive tools in biopharmaceuticals and synthetic biology. They require mass and functional production for the assessment of upcoming challenges in the near future. The DARPin...
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Open AccessExosome application in treatment and diagnosis of B-cell disorders: leukemias, multiple sclerosis, and arthritis rheumatoid
Exosomes, known as a type of extracellular vesicles (EVs), are lipid particles comprising heterogeneous contents such as nucleic acids, proteins, and DNA. These bi-layered particles are naturally released into...
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Combination Therapy with KRAS and P38α siRNA Suppresses Colorectal Cancer Growth and Development in SW480 Cell Line
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most prevalence malignancies in a different society with a high rate of death. The KRAS and p38α axes have critical roles in the development, migration, and growth of nume...
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Open AccessPerformance evaluation of ozonation for removal of antibiotic-resistant Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa and genes from hospital wastewater
The performance of ozonation for the removal of antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB) and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) using Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa carrying ARGs from hospital wastewaters...
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Expression profiles of miR-196, miR-132, miR-146a, and miR-134 in human colorectal cancer tissues in accordance with their clinical significance
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is among the most widespread malignancies in the world. MicroRNA (miRNA) has been identified as an important modulator of the biological processes of the cells. This group of noncoding ...
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Anticancer Impacts of Terminalia catappa Extract on SW480 Colorectal Neoplasm Cell Line
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most lethal and prevalent cancers throughout the world. Despite the remarkable advance in the field, drug resistance still remains as an unresolved problem in cancer. Henc...
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Investigation of molecular cryopreservation, fertility potential and microRNA-mediated apoptosis in Oligoasthenoteratozoospermia men
Investigation of the cryo-injury mechanism can provide novel insight into cryopreservation. The objective of this study is to assess the effect of cryopreservation on fertility potential, motility, oxidative s...