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Mohammad Reza Arabestani, Mohammad Abdoli Kahrizi,
Volume 18, Issue 11 (2-2016)
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Background: Agr systems, is responsible for control and coordination in production of virulence factors, exotoxins secretory and hemolysins in Staphylococcus aureus. The aim of this study was to determine and identify the frequency of agr genes in susceptible and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains in clinical samples and carriers employed in remedial centers.
Materials and Methods: This descriptive study was done among a total of 200 strains of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from clinical samples and healthy carriers in Hamadan. Antibiotic susceptibility pattern of all isolates was determined by disk diffusion methods. After DNA extraction, the presence of mecA and agr genes was investigated using PCR. SPSS software package version 20 was used to perform statistical tests.
Results: All 200 Staphylococcus aureus strains were susceprible to vancomycin. The prevalence of mecA was 50%. The PCR results showed that agrA was the most perevalent gene followed by the agrC in all isotated Staphylococcus aureus strains. None of the isolates harbored the agrB and agrD gene.
Conclusion: Pathogenesis of Staphylococcus is dependent on some proteins other superficial or excreted which under controlling of agr system. In the present study, the feequency of agrA gene in the methicillin-resistant strains, methicillin-sensitive strains isolated from clinical samples and carriers employed in remedial centers was higher than the other agr types. Therefore, presumably, agrA gene plays an important role Staphylococcal infections.
Rahman Soori, Mohammad Reza Asad, Mahboobe Khosravi, Sadegh Abbasian,
Volume 19, Issue 4 (7-2016)
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Background: Irisin is a new myokine that exerts its positive effects via increasing energy expenditure. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of submaximal aerobic training on serum irisin level and irisin-related insulin-resistance change in obese men.
Materials and Methods: In this study, 26 obese men were selected as statistical sample and they were divided into experimental groups. Former group (13 men) consisted of subjects who carried out exercise training with 50-60 percent of maximum max heart rate for 10 continuous weeks (3 sessions per week for 30 to 45 minutes in each session). Later group was consisted of subjects who do not carried out exercise training. After the interventions of study, irisin serum levels, insulin resistance indices, body composition and maximum oxygen consumption were determined. Finally, data were analyzed by Stata software.
Results: Statistical data analysis illustrated that the amounts of irisin serum were significantly increased in exercise training group than control group (14.75±6.22; p=0.022) after the intervention. Also, only body fat percentage (1.242±0.57) and max oxygen consumption (1.509±0.328) of subjects were significantly increased (p=0.034 and p=0.0001, respectively). However, there were not statistically significant changes in irisin- related insulin-resistance indices (p>0.05).
Conclusion: Current study presented that serum irisin was increased after 30 submaximal exercise training sessions regardless of insulin resistance changes in obese men.
Mousa Khalafi, Fatemeh Shabkhiz, Karim Azali Alamdari, Afarin Bakhtiyari,
Volume 19, Issue 6 (9-2016)
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Background: Irisin is an exercise-induced myokine that is reduced with type 2 diabetes and improves insulin resistance via the browning of white adipose tissues. However, irisin response to two types of exercise in patients with type 2 diabetes is unknown.
Materials and Methods: In this study, 22 diabetic Wistar rats (Induced by high-fat diet and injections Stz) were randomly assigned to 3 groups: high intensity interval exercise (HIIT), low intensity continuous training (LICT) and control (C). Both HIIT and LICT groups trained on the treadmill 5 sessions per week for 8 weeks. Blood samples were taken 24 hours after the last training session and plasma irisin, insulin and glucose levels were measured. ANOVA and Tukey post hoc tests were used to analyze data and the level of significance has been considered at p≤0.05.
Results: Data analysis showed that plasma irisin levels in the HIIT group were significantly increased compared to the control group (p<0.05). However, there was no significant difference between other groups (p>0.05). Plasma glucose in both HIIT and LICT groups was significantly decreased compared to the control group (p<0.05). But plasma insulin levels and insulin resistance index were not different between groups (p>0.05).
Conclusion: The results of this study showed that exercise training can increase plasma irisin in rats with type 2 diabetes. However, these changes are partially dependent on the type of exercise training.
Seyyed Reza Attarzadeh Hosseini, Morteza Motahari Rad , Navideh Moien Neia ,
Volume 19, Issue 7 (10-2016)
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Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of resistance training with different intensities on serum myostatin and follistatin levels in sedentary young women.
Materials and Methods: In this practical and semi experimental study, 24 sedentary young women with range of 20-30 years and BMI 22-25 kg/m2 were selected by convenience sampling. Then, the volunteers were randomly assigned into two groups, [resistance training group with low intensity (40-60% of one repetition maximum) and high intensity (70-90% of one repetition maximum)]. The training protocols included: 8 weeks, 3 times a week. Blood samples (5cc) were obtained at baseline and 48 hours after at the end of the study; Also Serum levels of myostatin and follistatin were measured by ELISA methods. Data were analyzed using analysis of variance of repeated measures test by SPSS at the significant level (p<0.05).
Results: There was a significant increase in the levels of follistatin and follistatin to myostatin ratio in high intensity group (p≤0.05). Also there was a significant decrease in the levels of myostatin in high intensity group (p≤0.05); however, there was no significant change in the levels of follistatin, myostatin and follistatin to myostatin ratio in low intensity group (p≥0.05). Also there was no significant change in these variables in high intensity group compared to low intensity group (p≥0.05).
Conclusion: It’s seems that the activation of important myogenic and myostatic factors in sedentary young women need to do high intensity resistance training.
Mohammad Parastesh, Ali Heidarianpour, Mohammad Bayat, Abbas Saremi,
Volume 19, Issue 8 (11-2016)
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Background: Diabetes mellitus is associated with reductions in fertility indices. Resistance training, on the other hand, through reducing the adverse effects of diabetes, exerts a positive impact on diabetic individuals. The aim of the present study was to examine the effects of ten weeks of resistance training on serum levels of reproductive hormones and sperm parameters in Wistar rats with diabetes mellitus type 2.
Materials and Methods: In this experimental study, 36 Wistar rats with mean weight of 200±50 were randomly assigned to healthy control, diabetic control and diabetic training groups. The diabetic resistance training group received ten weeks of resistance training (climbing up the ladder) following the induction of diabetes. Twenty-four hours after the last training session, left epididymis of the rats was examined for studying sperm parameters and blood serum samples were examined for evaluating reproductive hormones. Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA and Turkey’s Post Hoc test at 0.05%.
Results: Ten weeks of resistance training induced significant increases in serum testosterone and FSH levels in the resistance training group in comparison to the diabetic group (p<0.007).Resistance training did not have any significant effects on serum LH levels in the resistance training group compared to the diabetic control group. In addition, sperm parameters (sperm count, survival rate and motility) presented significant improvements compared to the diabetic group(p<0.05).
Conclusion: Resistance training can improve sperm parameters, including sperm count, survival rate and motility, through increasing serum testosterone, LH and FSH levels (reproductive hormones) in rats with diabetes mellitus type 2.
Faranak Balaghi Inaloo, Saeed Shakeryan, Mohsen Ghanbarzadeh, Reza Fatemi Tabatabaei,
Volume 19, Issue 9 (12-2016)
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Background: Recently a myokine named irisin has been discovered that effects on obesity, metabolism and glucose homeostasis through browning white adipose tissue and thermogenesis. However, the effects of type and intensity of exercises on it have remained unclear. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of two acute eccentric and concentric exercises on serum irisin level and insulin resistance in obese sedentary women.
Materials and Methods: The study was quasi-experimental. 15 female students with a body mass index above 30 kg/m2 and mean age 24.86±2.87 years participated in the study. After measuring the maximal uptake oxygen of participants, they did two acute eccentric and concentric exercises using treadmill in a cross-over design within 10 days. After at least 8 hours- fasting, blood samples were collected before and immediately after each activity, to measure the levels of irisin, glucose and insulin. Data were analyzed using paired t-test and repeated measures ANOVA. In addition, Pearson correlation was used to examine the relationship between variables.
Results: the irisin levels increased significantly after both types of exercises (p<0.05), that this increase in concentric activity was more than eccentric activity. Insulin resistance increased immediately after both exercises as well, that this increase in concentric exercise was statistically significant (p<0.05).
Conclusion: However, both eccentric and concentric exercises had no effect on improving insulin resistance in obese women, but they can be considered as a good stimulus for the secretion of Irisin.
Rahman Soori, Fardin Fardin Sohrabi, Sirous Choobineh, Ali-Asghar Ravasi, Kazem Baesi, Sadegh Abbasian,
Volume 19, Issue 11 (2-2017)
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Background: Protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B (PTP1B) is a key enzyme in dephosphorylation of the insulin receptor (IR) and it is a central factor to induce the insulin resistance. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of 12-week aerobic training on protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B gene expression and insulin resistance in diabetic rats.
Materials and Methods: In this study, 16 Wistar rats were divided into aerobic training and control groups. After inducing diabetes intra protaneally, aerobic training group performed training protocol for 12 weeks and 5 session/week. The duration and speed of each session increased progressively as 18 to 26 m/min and 10 to 55 min, respectively. Then, blood and tissue (from gastrocnemius) sampling were carried out in diabetic rats. Insulin resistance markers and PTP1B gene expression were evaluated by commercial kits and Real-Time PCR method, respectively.
Results: Findings showed that PTP1B significantly was decreased in diabetic rats of aerobic training group (p=0.0001). Also, glucose and insulin resistance significantly was decreased in aerobic training groups (p=0.02 and p=0.006, respectively). However, insulin in control rats was significantly increased (p=0.015).
Conclusion: It seems that, current aerobic training protocol has capability to decrease PTP1B and insulin resistance in diabetic rats. Furthermore, the direct correlation between PTP1B and insulin illustrated that any changes in insulin resistance due to exercise training associated with diminution of negative regulation of insulin signaling pathway.
Ali Heidarianpour, Zahra Razavi, Masoomeh Seif,
Volume 20, Issue 1 (4-2017)
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Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of aerobic exercise and GnRH agonist on the levels of apelin and insulin resistance index in girls with central precocious puberty.
Materials and Methods: In this study, twenty-five girls (7.44±0.34 years) with precocious puberty were included. They were randomly divided into three groups (drug, n=10, exercise+drug, n=8, and exercise, n=7) and one control group (healthy, n=10). In the experimental group, aerobic exercise for 12 weeks, 3 days/week was done, duration intensity of exercise gradually increased 5 minutes and 5% respectively every 2 week. Also, the GnRH agonists were used as medicine. BMI, the apelin and insulin resistance index were assessed before and after exercise.
Results: Insulin resistance index and apelin serum levels in experimental group (exercise and exercise+ drug) were significantly decreased(p=0.05), while these factors were unchanged in control group (p=0.05). Additionally, BMI in exercie groups was significantly decreased (p=0.000), while it was increased in experimental group (drug group) (p=0.06).
Conclusion: Considering to current data, it could demonstrate that aerobic training and GNRH agonists at the same time can lead to a decrease in BMI and apelin and an improvement in insulin resistance index.
Faegheh Teymori, Nour Amirmozafari Sabet,
Volume 20, Issue 4 (7-2017)
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Background: Acinetobacters are aerobic gram-negative bacteria which are distributed widespread in soil and water. The bacteria are isolated from cultured skin, mucous membranes, secretions and hospital environment. Acinetobacter baumannii, is a strain that more frequently isolated. Acinetobacter strains are often resistant against antimicrobial agents.
Materials and Methods: The method of this study was based on field, observation and test. On August and October 2015, samples were isolated from the soil and water of the Sadeghieh Square river in Tehran, respectively, and were transferred to the laboratory in the ice pack. 50 baumannii samples were isolated by biochemical methods (TSI, SIM, OF and gram test). November 1394, 100 clinical samples were isolated from Imam Khomeini hospital by biochemical method, and in the culture media Mueller Hinton agar plates were transferred to the laboratory. Antibiogram test for 150 baumannii samples was performed. Biofilms formation of Acinetobacter baumannii environmental and clinical samples was investigated by Congo red agar and culture plate methods.
Results: In all samples (clinical and soil), most of antibiotic resistance was 92% for imipenem and the resistance of water samples to imipenem was 99.9%. Biofilm formation by Congo red agar in water, soil, and clinical samles was resprctively 44%, 40% and 1%. All isolates were negative biofilm culture plate.
Conclusion: Considering Acinetobacter baumannii resistance to antibiotics and the lack of biofilm formation of in clinical and environmental isolates, it was concluded that there wasn’t any relationship between antibiotic resistance and biofilm formation.
Foad Asjodi, Phd, Hamid Mohebi, Ebrahim Mirzajani, Azimeh Izadi,
Volume 20, Issue 4 (7-2017)
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Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of supplementation of Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) plus carbohydrate (CHO) and whey protein plus CHO on muscle damage indices after eccentric resistant exercise.
Materials and Methods: Twenty four untrained healthy males participated in this study. They were randomly divided into three groups, BCAA +glucose (0.1+0.1g/kg) supplement group (n=8), Whey+glucose (0.1+0.1g/kg) supplement group (n=8), and placebo (malto dextrin 0.2g/kg) group (n=8). Each subject consumed a carbohydrate beverage with addition of whey protein or branched-chain amino acid or placebo 30 minutes before exercise in a randomized,double-blind fashion. Serum levels of Creatine Kinase (CK), Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and muscle pain were measured before, 24, 48, 72 h after exercise. Follow-up analyses included 1-way repeated measures ANOVAs, and Bonferroni post hoc comparisons.
Results: 24 h after test, serum levels of CK, LDH and muscle pain in both supplement groups were increased less than placebo group (0.015, 0.001 and 0.001, respectively). Also, the levels of CK and LDH showed significant changes in both intervention groups compared to placebo group at 24 h (0.001, 0. 015, respectively). Similarly, significant differences in the levels of CK and LDH between groups were observed.
Conclusion: These data indicate that muscle damage and pain after resistant exercise were reduced by an ingestion of either BCAA drink or whey protein drink.
Hamid Alizadeh, Alireza Safarzadeh, Elahe Talebi-Garakani,
Volume 20, Issue 7 (10-2017)
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Background: Adipose tissue's phenotypic alteration due to exercise training is a new theory. However, the cellular–molecular mechanisms for these phenotypic alterations are not yet clearly
understood. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of six weeks resistance training on Meteorin-like hormone level and insulin resistance index in overweight adolescent boys.
Materials and Methods: Twenty overweight adolescent boys (average age 18.5±1 years old, average weight 81.1±4.5 kg, and BMI 27.7±0.7 kg/m2) participated in this study. The subjects were randomly assigned into two groups: control (N=10) and resistance training (N=10). Subjects in training group performed six-week resistance training program 3 days/week. Anthropometrics parameters and fasting serum of Meteorin-like hormone levels, insulin and glucose were measured at the baseline and at the end of study.
Results: The level of Meteorin-like hormone was significantly decreased in control group (p=0.008), but that of Meteorin-like hormone in resistance training was increased insignificantly (p=0.311). The variations of Meteorin-like hormone levels between two groups were significant (p=0.004). The changes of insulin resistance were increased in both groups which were statistically significant (p=0.032) and insignificant (p=0.632) for control and training groups respectively. We found a negative and insignificant correlation between changes in Meteorin-like hormone levels and changes in insulin resistance index (p=0.273).
Conclusion: The results showed that six weeks’ resistance training has no effect on increasing Meteorin-like hormone serum level and improving insulin resistance index and body composition in overweight adolescent boys.
Bita Kaviani, Hossein Sazegar, Noosha Zia-Jahromi, Farzane Mohamadi Farsani,
Volume 20, Issue 11 (2-2018)
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Background: The aim of this study is to investigate the role of rs137852599 single-nucleotide polymorphism in the androgen receptor coding gene on drug resistance against treatment with Enzalutamide in individuals diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Materials and Methods: In this case-control study, the ARMS-PCR analysis was conducted on androgen receptor coding gene in 50 patients diagnosed with prostate cancer with drug resistance and on 50 patients diagnosed with prostate cancer without drug resistance. The statistical analyses were performed using the GeNePop server and then the results were investigated by the SISA server.
Results: The allele frequencies of A and C alleles in rs137852599 were 0.78 and 0.22 for drug resistant and 0.94 and 0.06 for non-drug resistance groups. The results indicated that there is a meaningful relationship between drug resistance and rs137852599 single-nucleotide polymorphism
(p = 0.020).
Conclusion: The existence of single-nucleotide polymorphisms may result in drug resistance in individuals diagnosed with prostate cancer. Therefore, investigation of the existence of such polymorphisms can be effective in prescription of suitable drugs for these patients.
Darya Asgari Hazaveh, Shahin Riyahi Malayeri, Saeid Babaei,
Volume 20, Issue 11 (2-2018)
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Background: The use of herbal supplements and exercise training for the treatment of diabetic has increased.The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of eight weeks high intensity interval training and moderate intensity interval training and Aloe vera intake on serum vaspin and insulin resistance in diabetic male rats.
Materials and Methods: During this experimental study, 32 diabetic rats with STZ Wistar were randomly divided into four groups including the control, high intensity interval training +supplement, moderate intensity interval training + supplement and supplement. Training program was planned for 8 weeks and 3 sessions per week. Each session consisted of 6 to 12 periods of 2-minute activity with the intensity of 90% and 60% with one minute rest (speed: 10m/min). In the supplement groups, 300milligrams Aloe vera solution per kilogram of body weight Gavage was given 5 sessions per week for 8 weeks. The data were analyzed using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA).
Results: The results showed that high and moderate intensity interval training with supplement has no significant effect on the of serum vaspin (p=0.112). High intensity interval training with supplement had significant effects on insulin in diabetic male rats (0.000).
Conclusion: .Based on the findings of this study, it seems that supplementation of Aloe vera with high intensity interval training can have better effects on serum insulin in diabetic rats.
Moein Rahimi Sadegh, Amir Rashidlamir, Ali Akbar Haddad Mashhad Rizeh, Mohammad Soukhtanloo,
Volume 20, Issue 12 (3-2018)
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Background: Recent Research has pointed to the involvement of lysyl oxidase (LOX) in the muscle development. Despite the fact, there is currently no direct evidence that lox is involved in the myogenic factors and exercise-induced hypertrophy. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of lysyl oxidase inhibition on exercise-induced hypertrophy, as well as the gene expression of MyoD1, myogenin, TGF-β and LOX in FHL muscle of wistar rats.
Material and Methods: In this experimental research, 32 male Wister rats with an average weight of 220±15 were divided into four groups: resistance training, normal control, treated control and treated resistance training. Rats performed a resistance training for 8 weeks in which animals climbed a vertical ladder of 1m and inclined at 85° with weights attached to their tails. In order to inhibit lysyl oxidase, treatment group rats received daily injection of intraperitoneal β-aminopropionitrile (120 mg/kg/day). FHL muscle was extracted to measure relative muscle weight, as well as genes expression of MyoD1, myogenin, TGF-β and LOX by real time-PCR.
Results: Relative weight of FHL muscle was decreased significantly in the treated groups with BAPN, compared with normal groups (p<0.05). Lysyl oxidase showed a significant increase compared to the normal control group following a resistance training (p<0.05). LOX gene expression in treatment groups showed a significant increase compared to normal control group (p<0.05). TGF-β gene expression in BAPN-treated groups significantly was increased (p<0.05) and Myogenin in treatment groups showed a significant decrease compared to normal control groups (p<0.05). The expression of MyoD1 gene in treatment groups was only decreased significantly in the treated control groups compared to normal control groups (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Results showed that inhibiting the lysine oxidase enzyme could affect the genes involved in hypertrophy and reduce the hypertrophy induced by resistance training.
Sare Karimi, Azam Haddadi, Parvin Torabzadeh,
Volume 21, Issue 2 (5-2018)
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Background: In recent years, increasingly antibiotic resistance problem among Klebsiella isolates and side effects of antibiotics overuse have made researchers to study the antimicrobial activity of medicinal plants. The aim of this study was to study the inhibitory effect of ethanolic and aqueous extract of Vaccinium arctostaphylos on ESBLs producing Klebsiella strains.
Materials and Methods: Among 143 isolates of Klebsiella collected from some hospitals and clinical laboratories in Karaj, ESBLs producer were screened by phenotypic confirmatory test (PCT). One of them was identified based on 16S rRNA gene sequencing. MIC and MBC of ethanol and aqueous extracts of Vaccinium arctostaphylos were determined using microdilution method on selected ESBLs producing Klebsiella strains.
Results: Resistance to ceftazidime, ceftriaxon and cefotaxime was observed in 14.7% of the isolates. 32 isolates (22%) were detected as ESBL producers. Results of MIC and MBC tests showed that ethanolic and aqueous extract of Vaccinium arctostaphylos have inhibitory effect on ESBLs producing Klebsiella strains,
Conclusion: The presence of antibacterial activity could be confirmed in most plant species used in traditional medicine in Iran and we should focus on combining traditional medicines and modern drugs.
Amin Mombeyni, Mehdi Bahmanzade, Abbas Sarami, Saeed Changizi-Ashtiyani, Mohammad Parastesh,
Volume 21, Issue 4 (8-2018)
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Background and Aim: Following physical activity in various tissues of the body, oxidative stress occurs and affects the antioxidant capacity and consequently the fertility of men negatively. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of resistance training on oxidative stress and spermatogenesis quality.
Materials and Methods: 20 male rats of Sprague Dawley (weight 200-250, 4 months old) were randomly divided into two groups of resistance training and control group (n = 10). The exercise program included climbing a ladder by hanging the load to the tail for 8 weeks (5 days a week, 3 times 4 repetitions). During the program, the load gradually was increased, and in the last week, it reached to 200% of the animal body weight. After intervention, the mice were anesthetized in separate groups and testicular tissue was isolated to evaluate Malondialdehyde index as an oxidative stress marker and to determine antioxidant capacity by Frap method. Fixation, processing, cutting of testicular tissue and eventually coloring steps were examined by Hematoxylin and Eosin (H & E). The spermatogenesisqualitywas calculated based on Johnson method. The data were analyzed by independent t-test was used and significance level was considered p <0.05.
Findings: Increased Malondialdehyde levels were observed in the treatment group compared to control group (p =0.01). In the training group, the spermatogenesis quality was lower (p =0.013), the antioxidant capacity in the training group was significantly higher than the control group (p=0.83) and there isn’t any significant difference.
Conclusion: The findings indicate thatdue to increased oxidative stress, increasing resistance training may have negative effects on the quality of spermatogenesis and men's fertility. |
Rahimeh Khavari , Mohammad Rezaei , Neda Soleimani , Reza Massudi ,
Volume 21, Issue 5 (10-2018)
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Background and Aim: Enterococci are among the microbial flora in human and animals digestive tract. The nosocomial pathogenicity of enterococci has emerged in recent years. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effect of a diode laser with a wavelength of 810nm and a power of 30mw at 180s on the survival of an antibiotic resistant enterococci.
Materials and Methods: 30 clinical isolates of enterococcus bacteria were tested for sensitivity to antibiotics according to diffusion method. 10 isolates with the highest antibiotic resistance were selected and diode laser with a wavelength of 810nm and a power of 30mw for 180s were beamed on them and investigated.
Findings: The Results of our antibiotic susceptibility test showed that among 30 isolates resistant to antibiotic enterococci, 27 isolates (90%) were resistant to Oxacillin antibiotics. The results of the diode laser radiation showed that the lowest survival rate of the intended isolates was at 810nm and 30mw for 180s (0.58%).
Conclusion: Based on the results obtained, the antibacterial effect of the diode laser is at 810nm and 30mw for 180s. Therefore, it is recommended to use a 810nm diode laser to eliminate clinical strains of antibiotic-resistant enterococci.
Hamid Motamedi, Shahnaz Dehbashi, Hamed Tahmasebi, Mohammad Reza Arabestani,
Volume 21, Issue 5 (10-2018)
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Background and Aim: Staphylococcus aureus(S.aureus) has many pathogens. Antibiotic resistance may increase the invasion of this bacterium. The aim of this study was to determine the role and effect of some antibiotic resistance in the spread of pathogenic strains of S.aureus in different clinical specimens.
Materials and Methods: 95 clinical isolates of S.aureus were collected from different clinical specimens. Antibiotic resistance pattern was determined by Disc diffusion method (Kirby-Bauer) for 6 different classes. Identification of adhesion agent genes in isolated isolates was performed using Multiplex-PCR and specific primers. For analysis of the results, GraphPad Prism version 6 and ꭕ2 statistical sampling was used. p≤0.05 was considered significant.
Findings: Of 95 isolates of S.aureus, 29 isolates (30.52%) were resistant to methicillin, 12 isolates (12.63%), resistant to clindamycin, 48 isolates (50.52%), resistant to gatyfloxacin, 88 (92.63%) isolates resistant to gentamicin, 57 (60%) isolates resistant to erythromycin and 79 isolates (83.15%) were resistant to tetracycline. fnbA genes were isolated in 14 isolates (14.73%), fnbB in 29 isolates (30.52%), fib in 21 isolates (22.10%), clfA in 17 isolates (17.89%) and clfB in 19 isolates (20%). There was a significant correlation between resistance to macular antibiotics, tetracycline, beta-lactam, lacosamide, aminoglycoside and pathogens.
Conclusion: The adhesion factors in S.aureus possibly cause some structural changes and cause resistance to various antibiotic classes.
Mohsen Salesi, Mohammad Mehrtash, Farhad Daryanoosh, Nader Tanide,
Volume 21, Issue 5 (10-2018)
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Background and Aim: Excessive fat accumulation is one of the most important mechanisms of type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance. Accordingly, in this study, we will examine the effect of caloric restriction on lipid coat proteins that prevent lipolysis of the adipose tissue.
Materials and Methods: In this study, 30 adult male Sprague-Dawley rats (200 ± 20 weight) were used. First, rats were divided into 2 groups (standard and high-calorie diet). After 8 weeks, the high-calorie diet group was randomly assigned to two subgroups: caloric restriction and high-fat diet. Finally, the amount of perilipin 1 and 5 genes expression evaluated by Pcr and insulin resistance evaluated by HOMA index.
Findings: The weight and insulin resistance of the high-fat diet group was significantly higher than the standard and calorie restriction group (p≤0.005). Insulin resistance was not significantly different between the caloric restriction and standard group (p = 0.394). The expression of perilipin 1 in the adipose tissue of the high-fat diet was significantly higher than the caloric restriction group (p ≤0.005). The expression of perilipin 1 gene in skeletal muscle in the high-fat diet group was significantly higher than the calorie restriction and standard diet groups (p≤0.005). The calorie restriction group had more perilipin 5 expressions than the high-fat diet and the standard group (p ≤0.005).
Conclusion: The caloric restriction may be due to the effect on lipid coat proteins and, as a result, a decrease in fat accumulation, that it can prevent insulin resistance.
Behnoush Sadat Khalili, Javad Hamedi, Setareh Haghighat,
Volume 21, Issue 7 (2-2019)
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Background and Aim: The widespread use of antibiotics has been led to increased emergence of antibiotic resistant bacteria and high mortality and morbidity rates due to infectious diseases. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is one of the most important causes of nosocomial infections, which shows high resistance to a wide range of antibiotics. So, finding new and effective antimicrobial compounds in order to overcome antibiotic resistant infectious diseases is so critical. Screening of native actinobacteria can be an effective strategy to find novel antimicrobial compounds. The aim of current study was isolation, screening and identification of rare actinobacteria to find the strains which produce antimicrobial compounds against P. aeruginosa.
Material and Methods: Thirty samples of water and sediments were collected from Persian Gulf and Oman Sea and used for isolation of actinobacterial strains. After isolation of actinobacteria, their metabolites were extracted and their anti-P. aeruginosa activities were investigated. Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of the most efficient extract was determined using broth microdilution method. Finally, the most efficient strain was identified.
Ethical Considerations: In this study, all principles of biosafety and bioethics have been considered.
Findngs: Fifty actinobacteria were isolated from water and sediments. Five isolates had considerable antimicrobial activity. MIC value of the most efficient extract against P. aeruginosa was 100 µg/ml. Molecular analysis of 16SrRNA showed that the most effective fermentation broth extract belongs to Micromonospora and has 99.8% similarity to M. chalcea.
Conclusion: The current study revealed that the water of southern Iran and their sediments are promising sources of potent rare Actinobacteria in the production of antimicrobial compounds against P. aeruginosa. |
