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Defining microRNA signatures of hair follicular stem and progenitor cells in healthy and androgenic alopecia patients
, Article Journal of Dermatological Science ; Volume 101, Issue 1 , 2021 , Pages 49-57 ; 09231811 (ISSN) ; Nilforoushzadeh, M. A ; Youssef, K. K ; Sharifi Zarchi, A ; Moradi, S ; Khosravani, P ; Aghdami, R ; Taheri, P ; Hosseini Salekdeh, G ; Baharvand, H ; Aghdami, N ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier Ireland Ltd
2021
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Background: The exact pathogenic mechanism causes hair miniaturization during androgenic alopecia (AGA) has not been delineated. Recent evidence has shown a role for non-coding regulatory RNAs, such as microRNAs (miRNAs), in skin and hair disease. There is no reported information about the role of miRNAs in hair epithelial cells of AGA. Objectives: To investigate the roles of miRNAs affecting AGA in normal and patient's epithelial hair cells. Methods: Normal follicular stem and progenitor cells, as well as follicular patient's stem cells, were sorted from hair follicles, and a miRNA q-PCR profiling to compare the expression of 748 miRNA (miRs) in sorted cells were performed. Further, we...
A lupane triterpenoid and other constituents of Salvia eremophila
, Article Natural Product Research ; Volume 26, Issue 21 , 2012 , Pages 2045-2049 ; 14786419 (ISSN) ; Moghaddam, F. M ; Esmaeili, M. A ; Amin, G ; Sharif University of Technology
2012
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Phytochemical investigation of the aerial parts of Salvia eremophila led to the isolation of a lupane triterpenoid, 3β, 20-dihydroxylupane-28-oic acid (1), together with eight other compounds, comprising three diterpene, two triterpene, two flavonoids and a steroidal glucoside. Their structures were elucidated by interpretation of their one-dimensional and two-dimensional NMR spectra and completed by the analysis of the HRESIMS data. Compounds 1, 2-4 and 8 were evaluated for their cytotoxicities against five human tumour cell lines. Compounds 1 and 3 hold a good potential for use in future studies due to their anti-cancer properties
Supramolecular polycaprolactone nanocomposite based on functionalized hydroxyapatite
, Article Journal of Bioactive and Compatible Polymers ; Volume 27, Issue 5 , January , 2012 , Pages 467-480 ; 08839115 (ISSN) ; Shokrollahi, P ; Atai, M ; Omidian, H ; Bagheri, R ; Sharif University of Technology
SAGE
2012
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Arms bearing ureido-pyrimidinone functional groups with self-association capability (through quadruple hydrogen bonds) were successfully grafted onto hydroxyapatite nanoparticles. The supramolecularly modified nanoparticles (nHApUPy) exhibited enhanced colloidal stability compared to the original hydroxyapatite nanoparticles and were uniformly dispersed in supramolecular polycaprolactone in PCL(UPy)2/HApUPy nanocomposites at different filler loadings. The combined atomic force microscopy, mechanical, and rheological analyses confirmed a high degree of compatibility of HApUPy nanoparticles with the polymer matrix. The temperature dependence of the supramolecular structure in PCL(UPy)2/HApUPy...
Chitosan-gelatin sheets as scaffolds for muscle tissue engineering
, Article Artificial Cells, Nanomedicine and Biotechnology ; Volume 43, Issue 2 , Nov , 2015 , Pages 124-132 ; 21691401 (ISSN) ; Mashayekhan, S ; Nazaripouya, A ; Naji, M ; Hunkeler, D ; Rajabi Zeleti, S ; Sharifiaghdas, F ; Sharif University of Technology
Informa Healthcare
2015
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Hydrogels made of natural polymers [chitosan (CS) and gelatin (G)] have been prepared having mechanical properties similar to those of muscle tissues. In this study, the effect of polymer concentration and scaffold stiffness on the behavior of seeded muscle-derived cells (MDCs) on the CS-G hydrogel sheets has been evaluated. Both variables were found to be important in cell viability. Viability was assessed by observation of the cell morphology after 1 day as well as a 14-day MTT assay. The CS-G hydrogels were characterized using Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) analysis, which revealed evidences of strong intermolecular interactions between CS and G. Hydrogel samples with intermediate...
Fabrication and characterization of conductive chitosan/gelatin-based scaffolds for nerve tissue engineering
, Article International Journal of Biological Macromolecules ; Volume 74 , 2015 , Pages 360-366 ; 01418130 (ISSN) ; Ramazani S. A., A ; Mashayekhan, S ; Sharif University of Technology
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This paper reports on the development of conductive porous scaffolds by incorporating conductive polyaniline/graphene (PAG) nanoparticles into a chitosan/gelatin matrix for its potential application in peripheral nerve regeneration. The effect of PAG content on the various properties of the scaffold is investigated and the results showed that the electrical conductivity and mechanical properties increased proportional to the increase in the PAG loading, while the porosity, swelling ratio and in vitro biodegradability decreased. In addition, the biocompatibility was evaluated by assessing the adhesion and proliferation of Schwann cells on the prepared scaffolds using SEM and MTT assay,...
Inferring causal molecular networks: Empirical assessment through a community-based effort
, Article Nature Methods ; Volume 13, Issue 4 , 2016 , Pages 310-322 ; 15487091 (ISSN) ; Heiser, L.M ; Cokelaer, T ; Linger, M ; Nesser, N. K ; Carlin, D. E ; Zhang, Y ; Sokolov, A ; Paull, E. O ; Wong, C. K ; Graim, K ; Bivol, A ; Wang, H ; Zhu, F ; Afsari, B ; Danilova, L. V ; Favorov, A. V ; Lee, W. S ; Taylor, D ; Hu, C. W ; Long, B. L ; Noren, D. P ; Bisberg, A. J ; Mills, G. B ; Gray, J. W ; Kellen, M ; Norman, T ; Friend, S ; Qutub, A. A ; Fertig, E. J ; Guan, Y ; Song, M ; Stuart, J. M ; Spellman, P. T ; Koeppl, H ; Stolovitzky, G ; Saez Rodriguez, J ; Mukherjee, S ; Afsari, B ; Al-Ouran, R ; Anton, B ; Arodz, T ; Askari Sichani, O ; Bagheri, N ; Berlow, N ; Bisberg, A. J ; Bivol, A ; Bohler, A ; Bonet, J ; Bonneau, R ; Budak, G ; Bunescu, R ; Caglar, M ; Cai, B ; Cai, C ; Carlin, D. E ; Carlon, A ; Chen, L ; Ciaccio, M. F ; Cokelaer, T ; Cooper, G ; Coort, S ; Creighton, C. J ; Daneshmand, S. M. H ; De La Fuente, A ; Di Camillo, B ; Danilova, L. V ; Dutta-Moscato, J ; Emmett, K ; Evelo, C ; Fassia, M. K. H ; Favorov, A. V ; Fertig, E. J ; Finkle, J. D ; Finotello, F ; Friend, S ; Gao, X ; Gao, J ; Garcia Garcia, J ; Ghosh, S ; Giaretta, A ; Graim, K ; Gray, J. W ; Großeholz, R ; Guan, Y ; Guinney, J ; Hafemeister, C ; Hahn, O ; Haider, S ; Hase, T ; Heiser, L. M ; Hill, S. M ; Hodgson, J ; Hoff, B ; Hsu, C. H ; Hu, C. W ; Hu, Y ; Huang, X ; Jalili, M ; Jiang, X ; Kacprowski, T ; Kaderali, L ; Kang, M ; Kannan, V ; Kellen, M ; Kikuchi, K ; Kim, D. C ; Kitano, H ; Knapp, B ; Komatsoulis, G ; Koeppl, H ; Krämer, A ; Kursa, M. B ; Kutmon, M ; Lee, W. S ; Li, Y ; Liang, X ; Liu, Z ; Liu, Y ; Long, B. L ; Lu, S ; Lu, X ; Manfrini, M ; Matos, M. R. A ; Meerzaman, D ; Mills, G. B ; Min, W ; Mukherjee, S ; Müller, C. L ; Neapolitan, R. E ; Nesser, N. K ; Noren, D. P ; Norman, T ; Oliva, B ; Opiyo, S. O ; Pal, R ; Palinkas, A ; Paull, E. O ; Planas Iglesias, J ; Poglayen, D ; Qutub, A. A ; Saez Rodriguez, J ; Sambo, F ; Sanavia, T ; Sharifi-Zarchi, A ; Slawek, J ; Sokolov, A ; Song, M ; Spellman, P. T ; Streck, A ; Stolovitzky, G ; Strunz, S ; Stuart, J. M ; Taylor, D ; Tegnér, J ; Thobe, K ; Toffolo, G. M ; Trifoglio, E ; Unger, M ; Wan, Q ; Wang, H ; Welch, L ; Wong, C. K ; Wu, J. J ; Xue, A. Y ; Yamanaka, R ; Yan, C ; Zairis, S ; Zengerling, M ; Zenil, H ; Zhang, S ; Zhang, Y ; Zhu, F ; Zi, Z ; Sharif University of Technology
Nature Publishing Group
2016
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It remains unclear whether causal, rather than merely correlational, relationships in molecular networks can be inferred in complex biological settings. Here we describe the HPN-DREAM network inference challenge, which focused on learning causal influences in signaling networks. We used phosphoprotein data from cancer cell lines as well as in silico data from a nonlinear dynamical model. using the phosphoprotein data, we scored more than 2,000 networks submitted by challenge participants. The networks spanned 32 biological contexts and were scored in terms of causal validity with respect to unseen interventional data. A number of approaches were effective, and incorporating known biology was...
Utilization of molecular dynamics simulation coupled with experimental assays to optimize biocompatibility of an electrospun PCL/PVA scaffold
, Article PLoS ONE ; Volume 12, Issue 1 , 2017 ; 19326203 (ISSN) ; Shamloo, A ; Mohseni, M ; Sharif University of Technology
Public Library of Science
2017
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The main focus of this study is to address the possibility of using molecular dynamics (MD) simulation, as a computational framework, coupled with experimental assays, to optimize composite structures of a particular electrospun scaffold. To this aim, first, MD simulations were performed to obtain an initial theoretical insight into the capability of heterogeneous surfaces for protein adsorption. The surfaces were composed of six different blends of PVA (polyvinyl alcohol) and PCL (polycaprolactone) with completely unlike hydrophobicity. Next, MTT assay was performed on the electrospun scaffolds made from the same percentages of polymers as in MD models to gain an understanding of the...
Challenge in particle delivery to cells in a microfluidic device
, Article Drug Delivery and Translational Research ; Volume 8, Issue 3 , 2018 , Pages 830-842 ; 2190393X (ISSN) ; Saidi, M. S ; Kashaninejad, N ; Nguyen, N. T ; Sharif University of Technology
Springer Verlag
2018
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Micro and nanotechnology can potentially revolutionize drug delivery systems. Novel microfluidic systems have been employed for the cell culture applications and drug delivery by micro and nanocarriers. Cells in the microchannels are under static and dynamic flow perfusion of culture media that provides nutrition and removes waste from the cells. This exerts hydrostatic and hydrodynamic forces on the cells. These forces can considerably affect the functions of the living cells. In this paper, we simulated the flow of air, culture medium, and the particle transport and deposition in the microchannels under different angles of connection inlet. It was found that the shear stress induced by the...
Tunable surface plasmon resonance–based remote actuation of bimetallic core-shell nanoparticle-coated Stimuli responsive polymer for switchable chemo-photothermal synergistic cancer therapy
, Article Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences ; Volume 107, Issue 10 , 2018 , Pages 2618-2627 ; 00223549 (ISSN) ; Sadighi Bonabi, R ; Pourghazi, K ; Hadilou, N ; Sharif University of Technology
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New dual light/temperature-responsive nanocarriers were synthesized using bimetallic plasmonic Au-Ag and Ag-Au nanoparticles (NPs) as cores of vehicles which subsequently functionalized with an upper critical solubility temperature–based poly acrylamide-co-acrylonitrile using reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer for spatiotemporally controlled chemo-photothermal synergistic cancer therapy. The bimetallic cores were assigned to sense wavelengths close to the localized surface plasmon resonance of monometallic NP shell to produce heat which not only can increase the surrounding temperature over the upper critical solubility temperature of polymer to open its valves and promote drug...
Smart liposomal drug delivery for treatment of oxidative stress model in human embryonic stem cell-derived retinal pigment epithelial cells
, Article International Journal of Pharmaceutics ; Volume 548, Issue 1 , 2018 , Pages 62-72 ; 03785173 (ISSN) ; Abdkhodaie, M. J ; Sadeghi Abandansari, H ; Satarian, L ; Kazemi Ashtiani, M ; Jaafari, M. R ; Baharvand, H ; Sharif University of Technology
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Oxidative stress has been implicated in the progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Treatment with antioxidants seems to delay progression of AMD. In this study, we suggested an antioxidant delivery system based on redox-sensitive liposome composed of phospholipids and a diselenide centered alkyl chain. Dynamic light scattering assessment indicated that the liposomes had an average size of 140 nm with a polydispersity index below 0.2. The percentage of encapsulation efficiency of the liposomes was calculated by high-performance liquid chromatography. The carriers were loaded with N-acetyl cysteine as a model antioxidant drug. We demonstrated responsiveness of the nanocarrier...
Cadmium telluride quantum dots induce apoptosis in human breast cancer cell lines
, Article Toxicology and Industrial Health ; Volume 34, Issue 5 , 2018 , Pages 339-352 ; 07482337 (ISSN) ; Zare, H ; Taghavinia, N ; Irajizad, A ; Aghaei, M ; Panjehpour, M ; Sharif University of Technology
SAGE Publications Ltd
2018
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Introduction: Semiconductor quantum dots (QDs), especially those containing cadmium, have undergone marked improvements and are now widely used nanomaterials in applicable biological fields. However, great concerns exist regarding their toxicity in biomedical applications. Because of the lack of sufficient data regarding the toxicity mechanism of QDs, this study aimed to evaluate the cytotoxicity of three types of QDs: CdTe QDs, high yield CdTe QDs, and CdTe/CdS core/shell QDs on two human breast cancer cell lines MDA-MB468 and MCF-7. Methods: The breast cancer cells were treated with different concentrations of QDs, and cell viability was evaluated via MTT assay. Hoechst staining was...
Thermal conductivity ratio prediction of Al2O3/water nanofluid by applying connectionist methods
, Article Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects ; Volume 541 , 2018 , Pages 154-164 ; 09277757 (ISSN) ; Alhuyi Nazari, M ; Ghasempour, R ; Madah, H ; Shafii, M. B ; Ahmadi, M. A ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier B.V
2018
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Various parameters affect thermal conductivity of nanofluid; however, some of them are more influential such as temperature, size and type of nano particles and volumetric concentration. In this study, artificial neural network as well as least square support vector machine (LSSVM) are applied in order to predict thermal conductivity ratio of alumina/water nanofluid as a function of particle size, temperature and volumetric concentration. LSSVM, Self-Organizing Map and Levenberg-Marquardt Back Propagation algorithms are applied to predict thermal conductivity ratio. Obtained results indicated that these algorithms are appropriate tool for thermal conductivity ratio prediction. The...
In vitro co-culture of human skin keratinocytes and fibroblasts on a biocompatible and biodegradable scaffold
, Article Iranian Biomedical Journal ; Volume 13, Issue 3 , 2009 , Pages 169-177 ; 1028852X (ISSN) ; Shokrgozar, M. A ; Vossoughi, M ; Eslamifar, A ; Sharif University of Technology
2009
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Background: Extensive full-thickness burns require replacement of both epidermis and dermis. In designing skin replacements, the goal has been to re-create this model and make a product which has both essential components. Methods: In the present study, we developed procedures for establishing confluent, stratified layers of cultured human keratinocytes on the surface of modified collagen-chitosan scaffold that contains fibroblasts. The culture methods for propagation of keratinocytes and fibroblasts isolated from human neonatal foreskin were developed. The growth and proliferation of normal human keratinocytes were evaluated in serum-free (keratinocyte growth medium) and our modified...
The role of polyethylene glycol size in chemical spectra, cytotoxicity, and release of pegylated nanoliposomal cisplatin
, Article Assay and Drug Development Technologies ; Volume 17, Issue 5 , 2019 , Pages 231-239 ; 1540658X (ISSN) ; Jamehbozorgi, S ; Akbarzadeh, I ; Aghabozorg, H. R ; Amini, A ; Sharif University of Technology
Mary Ann Liebert Inc
2019
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This study aimed to synthesize methoxy polyethylene glycol propionaldehyde (mPEG20,000-ALD) for the preparation of PEGylated nanoliposomal cisplatin. Nanocarriers such as liposomes are developed for a wide range of drug delivery systems. PEG with high molecular weight (Mw) is used to coat the liposomes. In this study, simulated Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectra of mPEG-ALD were obtained using density functional theory (DFT) calculations and then compared with actual FTIR spectrum of mPEG20,000-ALD (Mw = 20 kDa). We found that the intensity of C = O stretching vibration at 1,700 cm-1 related to the carbonyl functional group of mPEG20,000-ALD was very weak. The results of DFT...
Optimized doxycycline-loaded niosomal formulation for treatment of infection-associated prostate cancer: An in-vitro investigation
, Article Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology ; Volume 57 , 2020 ; Tavakkoli Yaraki, M ; Bourbour, M ; Noorbazargan, H ; Lajevardi, A ; Sadat Shilsar, S. M ; Heidari, F ; Mousavian, S. M ; Sharif University of Technology
Editions de Sante
2020
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Developing drug delivery systems with both antibacterial and anti-cancer effects is of importance in the treatment process of infection-associated cancers, especially prostate cancer. In this study, Span 60, Tween 60, and cholesterol were used to formulate doxycycline-loaded niosomes as a promising drug carrier system as either antibacterial or anticancer formulation. The formulation process was optimized by multi-objective response surface methodology (RSM), and then characterized. The developed niosomal formulation showed great storage stability for up to 2 weeks. In addition, they showed remarkable drug release in acidic solution (pH = 3) compared with physiological pH (7.4). The in-vitro...
Developing hyaluronic acid microgels for sustained delivery of platelet lysate for tissue engineering applications
, Article International Journal of Biological Macromolecules ; Volume 144 , 2020 , Pages 837-846 ; Abdekhodaie, M. J ; Karperien, M ; Mousavi, A ; Alvi, M ; Dijkstra, P. J ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier B.V
2020
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Platelet lysate (PL), a blood product that contains high concentrations of growth factors (GFs), can be considered as a cost-effective source of multiple GFs. In this study, hyaluronic acid (HA) based microgels were developed for delivery of PL proteins. Spherical microgel were prepared using a water in oil emulsion method. First, hyaluronic acid was grafted with tyramine groups, after which prepared microdroplets were crosslinked via an enzymatic reaction in the presence of hydrogen peroxide and horseradish peroxidase. Because of electrostatic interactions, these microgels are promising carriers for positively charged proteins entrapment like most of the GFs. When microgels are incubated in...
A mechanobiological mathematical model of liver metabolism
, Article Biotechnology and Bioengineering ; Volume 117, Issue 9 , 5 June , 2020 , Pages 2861-2874 ; Firoozabadi, B ; Munn, L. L ; Sharif University of Technology
John Wiley and Sons Inc
2020
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The liver plays a complex role in metabolism and detoxification, and better tools are needed to understand its function and to develop liver-targeted therapies. In this study, we establish a mechanobiological model of liver transport and hepatocyte biology to elucidate the metabolism of urea and albumin, the production/detoxification of ammonia, and consumption of oxygen and nutrients. Since hepatocellular shear stress (SS) can influence the enzymatic activities of liver, the effect of SS on the urea and albumin synthesis are empirically modeled through the mechanotransduction mechanisms. The results demonstrate that the rheology and dynamics of the sinusoid flow can significantly affect...
An integrative Bayesian network approach to highlight key drivers in systemic lupus erythematosus
, Article Arthritis Research and Therapy ; Volume 22, Issue 1 , June , 2020 ; Salehi, Z ; Rezaei Tabar, V ; Sharifi Zarchi, A ; Kavousi, K ; Sharif University of Technology
BioMed Central
2020
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Background: A comprehensive intuition of the systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), as a complex and multifactorial disease, is a biological challenge. Dealing with this challenge needs employing sophisticated bioinformatics algorithms to discover the unknown aspects. This study aimed to underscore key molecular characteristics of SLE pathogenesis, which may serve as effective targets for therapeutic intervention. Methods: In the present study, the human peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) microarray datasets (n = 6), generated by three platforms, which included SLE patients (n = 220) and healthy control samples (n = 135) were collected. Across each platform, we integrated the datasets by...
Porphyrin molecules decorated on metal–organic frameworks for multi-functional biomedical applications
, Article Biomolecules ; Volume 11, Issue 11 , 2021 ; 2218273X (ISSN) ; Rabiee, M ; Sojdeh, S ; Fatahi, Y ; Dinarvand, R ; Safarkhani, M ; Ahmadi, S ; Daneshgar, H ; Radmanesh, F ; Maghsoudi, S ; Bagherzadeh, M ; Varma, R. S ; Mostafavi, E ; Sharif University of Technology
MDPI
2021
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Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) have been widely used as porous nanomaterials for different applications ranging from industrial to biomedicals. An unpredictable one-pot method is introduced to synthesize NH2-MIL-53 assisted by high-gravity in a greener media for the first time. Then, porphyrins were deployed to adorn the surface of MOF to increase the sensitivity of the prepared nanocomposite to the genetic materials and in-situ cellular protein structures. The hydrogen bond formation between genetic domains and the porphyrin’ nitrogen as well as the surface hydroxyl groups is equally probable and could be considered a milestone in chemical physics and physical chemistry for biomedical...
Cytochrome 4Z1 expression is associated with unfavorable survival in triple-negative breast cancers
, Article Breast Cancer: Targets and Therapy ; Volume 13 , 2021 , Pages 565-574 ; 11791314 (ISSN) ; Alshammari, F. O. F. O ; Youssef, A. M. M ; Al Tarawneh, F ; Al Sarayreh, S ; Almuhaisen, G. H ; Satari, A. O ; Al Shuneigat, J ; Alrawashdeh, H. M ; Sharif University of Technology
Dove Medical Press Ltd
2021
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Purpose: Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is characterized by high mortality rate, and its clinical management is difficult and complex. Therefore, there is a need for extensive efforts aimed at accelerating the discovery of novel therapies for TNBC. CYP4Z1 has been implicated in the development of breast cancer. The current study aimed at characterizing the expression of CYP4Z1 on TNBC. Materials and Methods: Using immunohistochemistry, CYP4Z1 expression was evaluated on 122 TNBC samples, four samples of breast cancers expressing ER, PR, and HER-2, and four samples of normal breast tissues. The association between the enzyme and various histopathological features and survival of...