The Role of Mitochondria in The Development and Progression of Cancer
The Role of Mitochondria in The Development and Progression of Cancer

Fateme Davodabadi; Massoud Houshmand

Volume 6, Issue 22 , September 2021, , Pages 27-33

https://doi.org/10.22034/pmj.2021.246994

Abstract
  Mitochondria are the extra-nuclear source of DNA in cells and play an important role in cell death susceptibility,  oxidative stress regulation, metabolism, and signaling in normal ...  Read More
A relationship between two polymorphisms (rs2660 and rs1800450) and coronavirus (COVID-19) in Iranian population
A relationship between two polymorphisms (rs2660 and rs1800450) and coronavirus (COVID-19) in Iranian population

Zahra Sadeghi; Hossein Pakzad; Massoud Houshmand

Volume 6, Issue 21 , June 2021, , Pages 4-6

https://doi.org/10.22034/pmj.2021.244728

Abstract
  Warning of the World Health Organization (WHO) indicates that novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is pandemic and causes global concern. COVID-19 has acute respiratory symptoms which ...  Read More
Association of the KCNJ11 rs5219 E23K polymorphism with Type 2 Diabetes
Association of the KCNJ11 rs5219 E23K polymorphism with Type 2 Diabetes

Massoud Houshmand; Mohammed Najeeb

Volume 5, Issue 19 , December 2020, , Pages 19-21

https://doi.org/10.22034/pmj.2020.240048

Abstract
  Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major public health issue in worldwide. Type 2 diabetes does not have a clear pattern of inheritance, although many affected individuals have at least one ...  Read More
ARSA gene mutation analysis in 5 patients with metachromatic leukodystrophy
ARSA gene mutation analysis in 5 patients with metachromatic leukodystrophy

Sahar Hassannejad; Seyed Reza Hayatgheibi; Massoud Houshmand; Roya Amirinezhad

Volume 5, Issue 18 , September 2020, , Pages 14-16

https://doi.org/10.22034/pmj.2020.46381

Abstract
  Metachromatic leukodystrophyis a kind of lysosomal storage disorder caused by a deficiency in the ARSA enzyme, which is involved in the metabolism of membrane sulfatides into galactosylceramide. ...  Read More
Evaluation of the relationship between intronic polymorphism TPO gene and risk of type 2 diabetes in Tehran population
Evaluation of the relationship between intronic polymorphism TPO gene and risk of type 2 diabetes in Tehran population

Massoud Houshmand; Mehrshad Seresht-Ahmadi; Mahsa Alikarami

Volume 5, Issue 16 , March 2020, , Pages 9-11

https://doi.org/10.22034/pmj.2020.40427

Abstract
  Obesity and type 2 diabetes are two complex disorders with strong genetic backgrounds, and both disorders cause other diseases and increase mortality. FTO is a protein-coding gene located ...  Read More
Association of Glutathione S-Transferase A1 Gene Polymorphism-69 Promoter with Colorectal Cancer
Association of Glutathione S-Transferase A1 Gene Polymorphism-69 Promoter with Colorectal Cancer

Massoud Houshmand; Seyed Hassan Saadat

Volume 4, Issue 15 , December 2019, , Pages 13-15

https://doi.org/10.21859/pmj01035

Abstract
  Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the world. Risk factors such as obesity, low-fiber diet, sedentary, and alcohol have ...  Read More
Personalized Medicine Journal in 2019: Reflecting on the Development of the Upcoming Role of Personalized Medicine in the Therapies
Personalized Medicine Journal in 2019: Reflecting on the Development of the Upcoming Role of Personalized Medicine in the Therapies

Massoud Houshmand; Seyed Hassan Saadat

Volume 4, Issue 13 , June 2019, , Pages 8-9

https://doi.org/10.21859/pmj04013

Abstract
  In recent decades, there has been an increase in the incidence of cancer in the affected communities. However, the growth of therapeutic strategies has been very slow. Conventional ...  Read More