Original Article
rs78726532 TLR3 gene polymorphism with susceptibility to Hepatitis C virus infection
rs78726532 TLR3 gene polymorphism with susceptibility to Hepatitis C virus infection

Blnd Ibrahim Mohammed; Saeed Megdadi; Vahid Reza Esfahani

Volume 5, Issue 16 , March 2020, Pages 1-2

https://doi.org/10.22034/pmj.2020.40424

Abstract
  HCV is a blood pathogen that affects approximately 180 million people worldwide. It has the ability to escape its host’s defense mechanism and is considered a resistant species. ...  Read More
Original Article
Effects of iron oxide nanoparticles on MDA-MB-231 breast breast cell line
Effects of iron oxide nanoparticles on MDA-MB-231 breast breast cell line

Ramadhan Ibrahim; Mohammad Ali Saremi; Mohammad Ali Keshavarz Shahbaz; Maryam forouhi

Volume 5, Issue 16 , March 2020, Pages 3-5

https://doi.org/10.22034/pmj.2020.40425

Abstract
  Because of their small size, unique physics, and chemical properties, metal nanoparticles can easily cross obstacles and reach their target cells, which makes them an ideal choice for ...  Read More
Original Article
Investigating the relationship between polymorphism rs406193 and the risk of prostate cancer
Investigating the relationship between polymorphism rs406193 and the risk of prostate cancer

Fawziah M. Mohammed; Amir Mohammadi; Najme Shojaei

Volume 5, Issue 16 , March 2020, Pages 6-8

https://doi.org/10.22034/pmj.2020.40426

Abstract
  In many cancers, an increase in gene expression of DNMT3b has been reported. This enzyme inhibits the expression of many tumor suppressor genes through the methylation of the promoter ...  Read More
Original Article
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
Original Article
Investigation of p16 gene promoter methylation in people with cervical cancer and women with papilloma virus infection
Investigation of p16 gene promoter methylation in people with cervical cancer and women with papilloma virus infection

Abdulkarim Karim; Hadi Yari; Ehsan Razeghian; Ali Reza Miri Lavasani

Volume 5, Issue 16 , March 2020, Pages 12-14

https://doi.org/10.22034/pmj.2020.40428

Abstract
  Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer and an important cause of death in women worldwide. Objective biomarkers are needed to improve specificity for cervical cancer screening. ...  Read More
Original Article
Evaluation of miRNA-21 expression in plasma samples of breast cancer patients
Evaluation of miRNA-21 expression in plasma samples of breast cancer patients

kazhaleh Mohammadi; Mehrdad Tavakoli; Nafise Poorhasan; Maryam forouhi

Volume 5, Issue 16 , March 2020, Pages 15-16

https://doi.org/10.22034/pmj.2020.40429

Abstract
  According to the World Health Organization, one in eight to ten women will develop breast cancer. Therefore, the development of new blood / serum markers is important as an alternative ...  Read More
Original Article
The effect of vitamin D treatment on the sperm parameters of mice treated with busulfan
The effect of vitamin D treatment on the sperm parameters of mice treated with busulfan

Sahar Hassannejad; Reza Ghamari; Mohammad Ali Saremi; Sadegh Shojaei Baghini

Volume 5, Issue 16 , March 2020, Pages 17-19

https://doi.org/10.22034/pmj.2020.40430

Abstract
  Spermatogenesis is a very complex process that can be affected by a number of factors which may lead to reduced fertility or infertility. Busulfan kills spermatogonia stem cells and ...  Read More