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NMR spectroscopy-based metabolomic study of serum in sulfur mustard exposed patients with lung disease
, Article Biomarkers ; 2016 , Pages 1-7 ; 1354750X (ISSN) ; Arefi Oskouie, A ; Rezaei Tavirani, M ; Aliannejad, R ; Taheri, S ; Fathi, F ; Naseri, M. T ; Sharif University of Technology
Taylor and Francis Ltd
2016
Abstract
Sulfur mustard (SM) is a vesication chemical warfare agent for which there is currently no antidote. Despite years of research, there is no common consensus about the pathophysiological basis of chronic pulmonary disease caused by this chemical warfare agent. In this study, we combined chemometric techniques with nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy to explore the metabolic profile of sera from SM-exposed patients. A total of 29 serum samples obtained from 17 SM-injured patients, and 12 healthy controls were analyzed by Random Forest. Increased concentrations of seven amino acids, glycerol, dimethylamine, ketone bodies, lactate, acetate, citrulline and creatine together with the...
Albumin nanostructures as advanced drug delivery systems
, Article Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery ; Volume 13, Issue 11 , 2016 , Pages 1609-1623 ; 17425247 (ISSN) ; Bahrami, S ; Baghaee Ravari, S ; Sahandi Zangabad, P ; Mirshekari, H ; Bozorgomid, M ; Sharif University of Technology
Taylor and Francis Ltd
2016
Abstract
Introduction: One of the biggest impacts that the nanotechnology has made on medicine and biology, has been in the area of drug delivery systems (DDSs). Many drugs suffer from serious problems concerning insolubility, instability in biological environments, poor uptake into cells and tissues, sub-optimal selectivity for targets and unwanted side effects. Nanocarriers can be designed as DDSs to overcome many of these drawbacks. One of the most versatile building blocks to prepare these nanocarriers is the ubiquitous, readily available and inexpensive protein, serum albumin. Areas covered: This review covers the use of different types of albumin (human, bovine, rat, and chicken egg) to prepare...
Mesoporous silica nanoparticles with bilayer coating of poly(acrylic acid-co-itaconic acid) and human serum albumin (HSA): A pH-sensitive carrier for gemcitabine delivery
, Article Materials Science and Engineering C ; Volume 61 , 2016 , Pages 782-790 ; 09284931 (ISSN) ; Mazaheri Tehrani, Z ; Sharif University of Technology
Abstract
Novel bilayer coated mesoporous silica nanoparticle (MCM-41) based on pH sensitive poly(acrylic acid-co-itaconic acid) and human serum albumin (HSA) was designed for controlled delivery of gemcitabine (anticancer drug) to cancer cells. The shell around the mesoporous silica has bilayer structure. Poly(acrylic acid-co-itaconic acid) was used as pH-sensitive inner shell and human serum albumin, HSA, was used as outer shell. The core-shell structure was formed due to electrostatic interaction between ammonium groups of modified MCM-41 and carboxylate groups of copolymer. Also, the albumin layer was wrapped around the copolymer coated nanoparticle by electrostatic interaction between ammonium...
Imidazolium-based ionic liquid derivative/CuII complexes as efficient catalysts of the lucigenin chemiluminescence system and its application to H2 O2 and glucose detection
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Article
Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry
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Volume 407, Issue 20
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2015
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Pages 6127-6136
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16182642 (ISSN)
; Alijanpour, O
; Chaichi, M. J
; Vafaeezadeh, M
; Hashemi, M. M
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Sharif University of Technology
Springer Verlag
2015
Abstract
The effects of six synthetic imidazolium-based ionic liquids (ILs) on the CuII-catalyzed chemiluminescence of lucigenin (Luc-CL) in the pH range 6.0-11 were investigated. Preliminary experiments found that the CL emission was strongly enhanced or inhibited in the presence of the ILs. The degree of enhancement or inhibition of the CL intensity in the presence of each IL was related to the molecular structure of the IL, the medium used, and the pH. The maximum enhancement of the CL intensity was observed at pH 9.0 (amplification factor=443). This decrease in the pH at which maximum CL enhancement occurred and the substantial signal amplification of the Luc-CL may be related to a strong...
Human serum protein adsorption onto synthesis nano-hydroxyapatite
, Article Protein Journal ; Volume 31, Issue 2 , February , 2012 , Pages 150-157 ; 15723887 (ISSN) ; Massah Bidgoli, M ; Behrashi, M ; Mohsen Nia, A ; Sharif University of Technology
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Adsorption of human serum proteins (Albumin and total protein) onto high purity synthesis nano-hydroxyapatite (HA), Ca 10(PO 4) 6(OH) 2, has been studied in a wide temperature range by UV-visible spectrophotometer. Adsorption isotherm is basically important to describe how solutes interact with adsorbent, andiscriticalinoptimizing the use of adsorbent. Inthe present study, the experimental results werefitted tothe Langmuir, Freundlich, Temkin and Dubinin-Radushkevich (DR) models to obtain the characteristic parameters of each model and square of the correlation coefficients (R 2). According to the results, the DR isotherm model had the best agreement with the experimental data. The effect of...
High-capacity hierarchically imprinted polymer beads for protein recognition and capture
, Article Angewandte Chemie - International Edition ; Volume 50, Issue 2 , December , 2011 , Pages 495-498 ; 14337851 (ISSN) ; Sun, W ; Aureliano, C. S. A ; Lütkemeyer, D ; Stute, J ; Abdekhodaie, M. J ; Shojaei, A ; Sellergren, B ; Sharif University of Technology
2011
Abstract
Leaving an imprint: Hierarchical protein imprinting starting from wide-pore silica modified with a submonolayer of adsorbed protein (IgG or HSA) leads to an inverse polymeric replica of the silica template that features highly accessible protein-complementary binding sites (see picture). The resulting poly(acrylamide) beads (PIgG or PHSA) feature high binding capacities and can be used to selectively capture the proteins HSA and IgG from blood serum
NMR- and GC/MS-based metabolomics of sulfur mustard exposed individuals: a pilot study
, Article Biomarkers ; Volume 21, Issue 6 , 2016 , Pages 479-489 ; 1354750X (ISSN) ; Aliannejad, R ; Rezaei Tavirani, M ; Arefi Oskouie, A ; Naseri, M. T ; Parastar, H ; Aliakbarzadeh, G ; Fathi, F ; Taheri, S ; Sharif University of Technology
Taylor and Francis Ltd
Abstract
Sulfur Mustard (SM) is a potent alkylating agent and its effects on cells and tissues are varied and complex. Due to limitations in the diagnostics of sulfur mustard exposed individuals (SMEIs) by noninvasive approaches, there is a great necessity to develop novel techniques and biomarkers for this condition. We present here the first nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC/MS) metabolic profiling of serum from and healthy controls to identify novel biomarkers in blood serum for better diagnostics. Of note, SMEIs were exposed to SM 30 years ago and that differences between two groups could still be found. Pathways in which differences between SMEIs and...
Evaluation of molecular imprinted polymerized methylene blue/aptamer as a novel hybrid receptor for cardiac troponin I (cTnI) detection at glassy carbon electrodes modified with new biosynthesized ZnONPs
, Article Sensors and Actuators, B: Chemical ; Volume 320 , 1 October , 2020 ; Khajehsharifi, H ; Hashemnia, S ; Solati, Z ; Azimpanah, R ; Shahrokhian, S ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier B.V
2020
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In this research, a novel, rapid, and non-immune electrochemical method was used to detect cardiac troponin I (cTnI) using a double recognition approach. Amine terminus cTnI aptamers immobilized on COOH-ZnO nanoparticles (COOH-ZnONPs) modified GCE surface were applied to capture cTnI for imprinting recognition. The COOH-ZnONPs were synthesized in a biological manner. Then, the methylene blue (MB) monomers were electro-polymerized around the cTnI-aptamer complexes. Following the removal of cTnI, cavities were constructed and converted to a new aptamer and molecular imprinted polymer (MIP) hybrid receptor (aptamer/MIP/ZnONPs). FT-IR spectra, SEM images, XRD patterns, and electrochemical...
Probe into the molecular mechanism of ibuprofen interaction with warfarin bound to human serum albumin in comparison to ascorbic and salicylic acids: Allosteric inhibition of anticoagulant release
, Article Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling ; Volume 61, Issue 8 , 2021 , Pages 4045-4057 ; 15499596 (ISSN) ; Taghikhani, E ; Sharif University of Technology
American Chemical Society
2021
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The release of anticoagulant drugs such as warfarin from human serum albumin (HSA) has been important not only mechanistically but also clinically for patients who take multiple drugs simultaneously. In this study, the role of some commonly used drugs, including s-ibuprofen, ascorbic acid, and salicylic acid, was investigated in the release of warfarin bound to HSA in silico. The effects of the aforementioned drugs on the HSA-warfarin complex were investigated with molecular dynamics (MD) simulations using two approaches; in the first perspective, molecular docking was used to model the interaction of each drug with the HSA-warfarin complex, and in the second approach, drugs were positioned...
Polymeric nanoparticles for nasal drug delivery to the brain: relevance to alzheimer's disease
, Article Advanced Therapeutics ; Volume 4, Issue 3 , 2021 ; 23663987 (ISSN) ; Ahmadi, S ; Afshari, R ; Khalaji, S ; Rabiee, M ; Bagherzadeh, M ; Fatahi, Y ; Dinarvand, R ; Tahriri, M ; Tayebi, L ; Hamblin, M. R ; Webster, T. J ; Sharif University of Technology
Blackwell Publishing Ltd
2021
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Currently, Alzheimer's disease (AD) accounts for more than half of all dementia cases. Although genetics, age, and environmental factors affect the disease, the cause of AD is not yet fully known. Various drugs have been proposed for the prevention and treatment of AD, but the delivery of these therapeutic agents to the brain is difficult. The blood–brain barrier prevents systemic drugs from accessing the central nervous system and designing a suitable system to overcome this barrier has attracted much attention. The intranasal pathway, given its proximity to the brain, provides a great opportunity for drug delivery. Understanding the physiological characteristics of the nose can be useful...
Simultaneous colorimetric determination of dopamine and ascorbic acid based on the surface plasmon resonance band of colloidal silver nanoparticles using artificial neural networks
, Article Analytical Methods ; Volume 2, Issue 9 , 2010 , Pages 1263-1269 ; 17599660 (ISSN) ; Tashkhourian, J ; Khodaveisi, J ; Khoshi, M. R ; Sharif University of Technology
2010
Abstract
A new method for simultaneous determination of dopamine (DA) and ascorbic acid (ASC) is proposed. The method is based on the reaction of dopamine and ascorbic acid with the oxidizing agent (silver nitrate) in the presence of PVP (as a stabilizer) and the formation of silver nanoparticles in a slightly basic medium. Spectrophotometry is used to monitor the changes of the surface plasmon resonance (SPR) band at a maximum wavelength of silver nanoparticles (440 nm) vs. time. Three-layered feed-forward artificial neural networks (ANN) trained by back propagation learning algorithm is used to model the relationship between absorbance and concentration to quantify analyte in mixtures under optimum...
NMR spectroscopy-based metabolomic study of serum in sulfur mustard exposed patients with lung disease
, Article Biomarkers ; Volume 22, Issue 5 , 2017 , Pages 413-419 ; 1354750X (ISSN) ; Arefi Oskouie, A ; Rezaei Tavirani, M ; Aliannejad, R ; Taheri, S ; Fathi, F ; Naseri, M. T ; Sharif University of Technology
Taylor and Francis Ltd
2017
Abstract
Sulfur mustard (SM) is a vesication chemical warfare agent for which there is currently no antidote. Despite years of research, there is no common consensus about the pathophysiological basis of chronic pulmonary disease caused by this chemical warfare agent. In this study, we combined chemometric techniques with nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy to explore the metabolic profile of sera from SM-exposed patients. A total of 29 serum samples obtained from 17 SM-injured patients, and 12 healthy controls were analyzed by Random Forest. Increased concentrations of seven amino acids, glycerol, dimethylamine, ketone bodies, lactate, acetate, citrulline and creatine together with the...
Novel microfluidic graphene oxide–protein amperometric biosensor for detecting sulfur compounds
, Article Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry ; Volume 66, Issue 3 , 2019 , Pages 353-360 ; 08854513 (ISSN) ; Abdi, K ; Javadi, S ; Shehneh, M. Z ; Yazdian, F ; Omidi, M ; Rashedi, H ; Haghiralsadat, B. F ; Asayeshnaeini, O ; Sharif University of Technology
Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd
2019
Abstract
Sulfur compounds are essential for many industries and organisms; however, they cause serious respiratory problems in human beings. Therefore, determination of sulfur concentration is of paramount importance. The research approach in the field of detecting contaminants has led to smaller systems that provide faster and more effective ways for diagnosis purposes. In this study, a novel portable amperometric graphene oxide–protein biosensor platform is investigated. The main characteristic of this structure is the implementation of a microfluidic configuration. With albumin metalloprotein as the biorecognition element, graphene oxide was synthesized and characterized by transmission electron...
Studies of the rate of water evaporation through adsorption layers using drop shape analysis tensiometry
, Article Journal of Colloid and Interface Science ; Volume 308, Issue 1 , 2007 , Pages 249-253 ; 00219797 (ISSN) ; Makievski, A. V ; Krägel, J ; Javadi, A ; Miller, R ; Sharif University of Technology
2007
Abstract
With modified measuring procedure and measuring cell design in the drop profile tensiometer PAT, it became possible to study the rate of water evaporation through adsorbed or spread surface layers. This method was employed to measure the rate of water evaporation from drops covered by adsorbed layers of some proteins and surfactants, in particular n-dodecanol. It was shown that the formation of dense (double or condensed) adsorbed layers of protein and the formation of 2D-condensed n-dodecanol layer decrease the water evaporation rate by 20-25% as compared with pure water. At the same time, the adsorbed layers of ordinary surfactants (sodium dodecyl sulfate and nonionic ethoxylated...
Fabrication of a sensitive colorimetric nanosensor for determination of cysteine in human serum and urine samples based on magnetic-sulfur, nitrogen graphene quantum dots as a selective platform and Au nanoparticles
, Article Talanta ; Volume 226 , 2021 ; 00399140 (ISSN) ; Dadfarnia, S ; Haji Shabani, A. M ; Kazemi, E ; Pedrini, A ; Verucchi, R ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier B.V
2021
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A novel colorimetric nanosensor is reported for the selective and sensitive determination of cysteine using magnetic-sulfur, nitrogen graphene quantum dots (Fe3O4/S, N-GQDs), and gold nanoparticles (Au NPs). Thus, S, N-GQDs was firstly immobilized on Fe3O4 nanoparticles through its magnetization in the presence of Fe3+ in the alkali solution. The prepared Fe3O4/S, N-GQDs were dispersed in cysteine solution resulting in its quick adsorption on the surface of the Fe3O4/S, N-GQDs through hydrogen bonding interaction. Then, Au NPs solution was added to this mixture that after a short time, the color of Au NPs changed from red to blue, the intensity of surface plasmon resonance peak of Au NPs at...
Fabrication of a sensitive colorimetric nanosensor for determination of cysteine in human serum and urine samples based on magnetic-sulfur, nitrogen graphene quantum dots as a selective platform and Au nanoparticles
, Article Talanta ; Volume 226 , 2021 ; 00399140 (ISSN) ; Dadfarnia, S ; Haji Shabani, A. M ; Kazemi, E ; Pedrini, A ; Verucchi, R ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier B.V
2021
Abstract
A novel colorimetric nanosensor is reported for the selective and sensitive determination of cysteine using magnetic-sulfur, nitrogen graphene quantum dots (Fe3O4/S, N-GQDs), and gold nanoparticles (Au NPs). Thus, S, N-GQDs was firstly immobilized on Fe3O4 nanoparticles through its magnetization in the presence of Fe3+ in the alkali solution. The prepared Fe3O4/S, N-GQDs were dispersed in cysteine solution resulting in its quick adsorption on the surface of the Fe3O4/S, N-GQDs through hydrogen bonding interaction. Then, Au NPs solution was added to this mixture that after a short time, the color of Au NPs changed from red to blue, the intensity of surface plasmon resonance peak of Au NPs at...
Molecularly imprinted polydopamine nano-layer on the pore surface of porous particles for protein capture in HPLC column
, Article Journal of Colloid and Interface Science ; Volume 404 , 2013 , Pages 117-126 ; 00219797 (ISSN) ; Shojaei, A ; Abdekhodaie, M. J ; Sellergren, B ; Sharif University of Technology
2013
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Bio-inspired Human Serum Albumin (HSA) imprinted polydopamine nano-layer was produced through oxidative polymerization of dopamine on the pore surface of HSA modified porous silica particles. The coating thickness was controlled by the reaction time and thereby varied within 0-12. nm. The samples were characterized by elemental analysis, FT-IR, DSC, SEM, TEM, TGA, physisorption and thermoporometry. The characterization confirmed the success of evolution and deposition of polydopamine layer on the silica pore surface. Batch rebinding experiment showed that the molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) with 8.7. nm coating thickness, in comparison with the thinner and thicker coatings, displays the...
Electrochemical preparation of over-oxidized polypyrrole/multi-walled carbon nanotube composite on glassy carbon electrode and its application in epinephrine determination
, Article Electrochimica Acta ; Volume 57, Issue 1 , 2011 , Pages 132-138 ; 00134686 (ISSN) ; Saberi, R. S ; Sharif University of Technology
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A composite film constructed of surfactant doped over-oxidized polypyrrole and multi-walled carbon nanotube was prepared on the surface of glassy carbon electrode by the electro-polymerization method. Surface characterization of the modified electrode was performed by scanning electron microscopy, cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectrometry. The investigations have been proved that the over-oxidation of the modifier film resulted in a porous thin layer that improves the interlayer diffusion mechanism for the electroactive species. On the other hand, the negative charge density on the surface of the electrode excludes the negative analytes (e.g. ascorbate and Fe(CN)63?/4?)...