Induction of spontaneous neo-angiogenesis and tube formation in human endometrial stem cells by bioglass

Abstract Endothelial dysfunction is a broad pathological disorder of the endothelium (innermost layer of blood vessels) which is assigned by vasoconstriction, thrombosis and ischemic diseases, alone or with other disorders such as coronary artery disease, hypertension and atherosclerosis. The fundamental imperfection of endothelial layer injury due to decrease in the number of functional endothelial progenitor cells and inhibition of endothelial progenitor cell differentiation, resulting into impairment of angiogenesis, vasculogenesis, tube formation properties and endothelial regeneration. Multiple significant therapeutic achievements in impediment and treatment of vascular diseases include the use of antithrombotic agents, statin class of drugs, lifestyle changes, and revascularization therapies. Nevertheless, a certain number of patients with endothelial dysfunction disease are resistant to the usual therapies, so new therapeutic strategies for endothelial dysfunction disease are urgently needed. Recent studies show that stem cell-based therapy has important promise for repair and treatment of vascular dysfunction. In this study, we describe a novel choice for treatment of endothelial dysfunction in vascular regenerative medicine via the human endometrial stem cell culture (as a new source for the increasing the number of endothelial progenitor cells) with bioglass (angiogenic agent) to investigate the enhancing expression of CD34, CD31 and gene markers of endothelial progenitor cells and endothelial cells. In the end, application of immunoprivileged, readily available sources of adult stem cells like human endometrial stem cells with bioglass would be a promising strategy to increase the number of endothelial progenitor cells and promote spontaneous angiogenesis needed in endothelial layer repair and regeneration. �2015 Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Published by Elsevier Ltd. This is an open access articl

Advanced multifunctional wound dressing hydrogels as drug carriers

Skin injuries, especially chronic wounds, remain a significant healthcare system problem. The number of burns, diabetic patients, pressure ulcers, and other damages is also growing, particularly in elderly populations. Several investigations are pursued in designing more effective therapeutics for treating different wound injuries. These efforts have resulted in developing multifunctional wound dressings to improve wound repair. For this, preparing multifunctional dressings using various methods has provided a new attitude to support effective skin regeneration. This review focuses on the recent developments in designing multifunctional hydrogel dressings with hemostasis, adhesiveness, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties.This work was financially supported by Pasteur Institute of Iran (Grant No. 1256). S.C.K. is now the Research Coordinator of the University of Minho and has been the European Research Area Chair of the European Commission’s programme, FoReCaST and PTDC/BTM-ORG/28168/2017 of FCT, Portugal supported S.C.K

Anesthetic Considerations in a Patient With Plexiform Neurofibromatosis: A Case Report

Plexiform neurofibromatosis is an uncommon variant of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) (Von Recklinghausen’s disease). There is a greater prevalence of neurofibromatosis 1 in patients with other neoplasms, such as rhabdomyosarcomas, gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs), pheochromocytomas, carcinoid tumors and ganglioneuromas. We report the anesthetic implications of a case of a 33 year old patient with plexiform neurofibromatosis and a history of pheochromocytoma which was operated on previously. He presented with painless swelling on upper eye-lead since childhood and had multiple café-au-lait spots and neurofibromas on the trunk. The surgery was done in two sessions first on the plexiform neurofibroma of the eye followed by the operation on the brain mass

Thermosensitive chitosan/poly(N-isopropyl acrylamide) nanoparticles embedded in aniline pentamer/silk fibroin/polyacrylamide as an electroactive injectable hydrogel for healing critical-sized calvarial bone defect in aging rat model

Thermosensitive nanoparticles with phase transition abilities have been considered as suitable materials in biomedical fields, especially drug delivery systems. Moreover, electroactive injectable hydrogels supporting bone regeneration of the elderly will highly be desired in bone tissue engineering applications. Herein, thermosensitive nanoparticles were fabricated using chitosan/poly(N-isopropyl acrylamide) for simvastatin acid delivery. The nanoparticles were incorporated into electroactive injectable hydrogels based on aniline pentamer/silk fibroin/polyacrylamide containing vitamin C. The nanoparticles had thermosensitive properties as simvastatin acid had higher release rates at 37 than 23 °C without significant burst release. The hydrogels also revealed an appropriate gelation time, stable mechanical and rheological characteristics, high water absorbency, and proper biodegradability. In vitro studies indicated that the hydrogel was biocompatible and nontoxic, especially those containing drugs. Implantation of the hydrogels containing both simvastatin acid and vitamin C into the critical calvarial bone defect of the aged rat also demonstrated significant enhancement of bone healing after 4 and 8 weeks post-implantation. We found that the electroactive injectable hydrogels containing thermosensitive nanoparticles exhibited great potential for treating bone defects in the elderly ratsThis work has financially supported National Institute for Medical Research Development (NIMAD) Grant No. 972340. SCK has been the European Research Area Chair of the European Commission and the European Union Framework Programme for Research and Innovation Horizon 2020 (n◦ 668983 — FoReCaST and PTDC/BTM-ORG/28168/2017 of FCT, Portugal supported SCK

Treatment of oral squamous cell carcinoma using anti-HER2 immunonanoshells

Reza Fekrazad2, Neda Hakimiha3, Enice Farokhi3, Mohammad Javad Rasaee4, Mehdi Shafiee Ardestani5, Katayoun AM Kalhori2, Farzaneh Sheikholeslami1 1Research & Development Department, Production and Research Division of the Pasteur Institute of Iran, Karaj, Iran; 2Dental Department, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Laser Research Center, Dental Faculty, Tehran University of Medical Sciences; 3Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran; 4Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran; 5Hepatitis and AIDS Department, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran Background: Worldwide, oral squamous cell carcinoma (potentially mediated by HER2) is recognized as the most commonly occurring malignant neoplasm of the oral cavity. Anti-HER2 nanobodies conjugated to gold-silica nanoshells and used as photothermal treatment for oral squamous cell carcinoma may provide a novel therapeutic alternative to current treatment for this disease. Methods: KB epithelial or HeLaS3 cell cultures (controls) were exposed to these immunonanoshells, and plasmon resonance electron initiation specific to gold was employed to burn the tumor cells. Results: Following this treatment, significant cell death occurred in the KB tumor cell cultures while there was no evidence of cellular damage or death in the HeLaS3 cell cultures. Conclusion: These findings suggest that photothermal treatment of oral squamous cell carcinoma has considerable advantages. Keywords: anti-HER2 immunonanoshells, gold-silica nanoshells, photothermal treatment, oral squamous cell carcinom

Detection of mutations in exons 5-8 of the P53 gene in gastric cancer samples using PCR-SSCP in Chaharmahal va Bakhtiari province 2006-2007

زمینه و هدف: سرطان معده دومین سرطان شایع در جهان است. فاکتورهای ژنتیکی مانند انکوژن ها و ژن های سرکوبگر تومور، همواره از جمله مهمترین عوامل در بروز این سرطان هستند. ژن P53 یک ژن سرکوبگر تومور است و نقش بسیار مهمی در فرآیند مرگ برنامه ریزی شده سلول ایفا می کند. جهش در ژن P53 موجب از بین رفتن عملکرد محافظتی آن شده که یکی ازعوامل اصلی بروز سرطان معده در انسان است. این مطالعه با هدف بررسی جهش های ژن P53 در بیماران مبتلا به سرطان معده در استان چهارمحال و بختیاری انجام شده است. روش بررسی: در این مطالعه توصیفی آزمایشگاهی به بررسی جهش ها در اگزون های شماره 8-5 ژن P53 در 38 نمونه پارافینه سرطان معده پرداخته ایم. ابتدا DNA به روش استاندارد فنل کلروفرم استخراج شد، سپس با استفاده از تکنیک PCR-SSCP جهش های این ژن بررسی شدند. یافته ها: تفاوت های آشکاری در همه نمونه های کنترل مثبت مشاهده شد. با این وجود در سایر نمونه های مربوط به بیماران هیچ تفاوت و تغییری در حرکت باندها تشخیص داده نشد. نتیجه گیری: در استان چهارمحال و بختیاری ارتباط بین سرطان معده با جهش های ژن P53 بسیار ضعیف است. البته این مطالعه فقط بر روی 38 نمونه بیمار انجام شده و مطالعات بیشتری نیاز است تا ارتباط واقعی جهش بر روی ژن P53 با سرطان معده در این استان مشخص شود

Cortical Epandimoma with Extention to Thalamus

Ependymomas are glial tumors originate from ependymal cells lining the ventricles and the central canal of the spinal cord. Two thirds of ependymomas arise in the infratentorial or intraventriclesandone-third aredetected in supratentorial area. However supratentorial “cortical” ependymomas are veryuncommon. Ependymomas are usually infratentorial, intraventricular tumor, including 2–9% of all central nervous system tumors. We present a unique case of an anaplastic cortical ependymomain a 48-year-old man. The patient presented with transient amnesia and right weakness and seizure. This tumor was located in the left parieto-occipital region with extension to corpus callosum and thalamus. Microscopy and immunohistochemistry showed grade III differentiation ependymoma

Effects of extremely low-frequency magnetic field on mouse epididymis and deferens ducts

Background: Considerable attention is focused on effects of electromagnetic field (EMF) and its increasing use in everyday life. Appliances and various equipments are sources of electromagnetic fields with a wide-range of technical characteristics. Objective: In this study we investigated the effect of EMF (50 Hz, 0.5 mT) on epididymis and deferens duct in mice. Materials and Methods: 30 BALB/C mice were selected and divided into three groups (control, sham and experimental). While control and sham groups were not exposed to EMF, the experimental group was exposed to EMF (50 Hz, 0.5 mT) 4 hours a day, 6 days per week and for 2 months. At the end of 2 months, the mice were sacrificed, dissected and samples from epididymis and vas deferens in all groups were taken and processed for light microscopic studies. 40 microscopic fields from each group were randomly selected. The diameters and the height of epithelial cells of epididymis and deferens duct in 3 groups were measured and compared using statistical methods. Results: The data showed that the mean diameter of epididymis and deferens duct in EMF group was significantly decreased compared to the control group (p=0.001). The height of epithelial cells in epididymis and deferens duct in EMF group was considerably reduced compared to the control and sham groups (p=0.001). In addition, the weight of testes in EMF group was significantly decreased compared to the control and sham groups (p<0.007). Conclusion: It could be concluded that the exposure to EMF leads to detrimental effects on male reproductive system in mice as seen by a decrease in diameter of reproductive ducts, the height of epithelial cells and weight of testes

The Effect of Zinc Deficiency and Zinc Supplement in Female Rats' Regime on Learning, Memory and Motor Function of Their Offspring in Morris Water Maze

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of two regimes during rats' gestation and lactation on learning, memory and motor function of their offspring. For this purpose, female rats (Albino-Wistar) were obtained from Pasteur Institute, Iran. After mating, 12 pregnant rats were divided into three groups and they had their special regimes during their last week of pregnancy as well as their lactation. Control group used a standard diet, the zinc deficient (ZnD) group a diet deficient in zinc and the zinc supplement (ZnS) group a standard diet and enhanced zinc (10ppm) in their drinking water. 12 male offspring in each group were selected as the statistical sample and they were tested for learning and memory in MWM on their 56th natal day (ND) and were tested for motor activity in open-field on their 66th natal day. One-way ANOVA, post hoc Tukey test and repeated measures ANOVA were used to analyze the data (

Harmine shows therapeutic activity on nicotine-induced liver failure in mice

This experiment evaluated the effects of harmine against nicotine-induced damage to the liver of mice. Nicotine is a major toxic component of cigarette smoke and a major risk factor for functional disorders in the liver, because it induces oxidative stress. Harmine is a harmal-derived alkaloid with therapeutic and antioxidant properties. In this study, 80 male mice were randomly assigned to 10 groups: the normal control and nicotine control groups (2.5 mg/kg); the harmine groups (5, 10, 15, and 20 mg/kg), and the nicotine + harmine groups (5, 10, 15 and 20 mg/kg mg/kg). Treatments were administered intraperitoneally daily for 28 days. Nitric oxide (NO) level, aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) concentrations were determined. In addition, thiobarbituric acid reactive species, antioxidant capacity, and the diameters of the hepatocytes and central hepatic vein (CHV) were investigated. Nicotine administration significantly improved liver MDA and NO levels, CHV and hepatocyte diameters, and liver enzymes, and it decreased tissue FRAP levels compared to the normal control group (p<0.05). In the harmine and harmine + nicotine groups, in all dosages, all measured factors decreased significantly, while the FRAP tissue level increased compared with the nicotine control group (p<0.05). It seems that liver injury was improved by harmine administration in mice because of nicotine