Volume 21 (2024)
Volume 20 (2023)
Volume 19 (2022)
Volume 18 (2021)
Volume 17 (2020)
Volume 16 (2019)
Volume 15 (2018)
Volume 14 (2017)
Volume 13 (2016)
Volume 12 (2015)
Volume 11 (2014)
Volume 10 (2013)
Volume 9 (2012)
Volume 8 (2011)
Volume 7 (2010)
Volume 6 (2009)
Volume 5 (2008)
Volume 4 (2007)
Volume 3 (2006)
Volume 2 (2005)
Review Article
Immunological Basis of Neurological Diseases

Mojtaba Zarei

Volume 1, Issue 1 , June 2004, Pages 6-25

Abstract
  Clinical neurology has been traditionally considered as an academic speciality in which the specialist regurgitates his/her knowledge of neurology without being able to do much for the patient. This attitude is no longer acceptable. Surge of information and discoveries in neurosciences within the last ...  Read More

Original Article
Th1 and Th2 Cytokine Gene Polymorphism in Iranian Patients with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia

Ali Akbar Amirzargar; Morteza Bagheri; Ardeshir Ghavamzadeh; Kamran Alimoghadam; Farideh Khosravi; Mohammad Hossein Nicknam; Mandana Moheydin; Bita Ansaripour; Batul Moradi; Behrouz Nikbin

Volume 1, Issue 1 , June 2004, Pages 26-33

Abstract
  Background:It has been hypothesized that genetic factors other than histocompatibility disparity may play a role in predisposition to developing Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML). In this regard, Th1 and Th2 cytokines and their gene polymorphism seems to be important. Overall expression and secretion ...  Read More

Original Article
p53 Protein Expression and Its Relation to the Apoptotic Index in Prostate Adenocarcinoma

Nasser Gholijani; Ahmad Monabati; Zahra Amirghofran

Volume 1, Issue 1 , June 2004, Pages 34-40

Abstract
  Background: Prostate cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in males. Tumor suppressor gene p53 plays an important role in causing cell cycle arrest and allowing apoptosis to proceed. Objective: To investigate the expression of p53 protein and its relation to apoptosis and prostate cancer ...  Read More

Original Article
Tumor Markers in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis and Kidney Transplantation

Ali Derakhshan; Masoumeh Mohkam; Abbas Ghaderi; Ghamar Hosseini Alhashemi; Mohammad Hossein Fallahzadeh

Volume 1, Issue 1 , June 2004, Pages 41-47

Abstract
  Objective: To evaluate the effect of dialysis and kidney transplantation on serum levels of several tumor markers such as PSA, AFP, CA125, CA19- 9, CA15-3, CEA and to compare with normal age matched controls. Methods: Between September of 2000 and July of 2001, the following tumor markers: PSA, AFP, ...  Read More

Original Article
Detection of Rheumatoid Factors in Sera and Biopsy Lesions of Vitiligo Patients

Fatemeh Vahedi Darmian; Soheila Joubeh; Mehrnoosh Doroudchi; Behnam Abdollahi; Abbas Ghaderi

Volume 1, Issue 1 , June 2004, Pages 48-55

Abstract
  Background: Vitiligo is a dermatological disorder of unknown etiology with a common incidence in southern Iran. Presence of autoantibodies to melanocyte antigens suggested an autoimmune basis of the disease. Objective: In this study, the presence of rheumatoid factor (RF) in sera and skin biopsies of ...  Read More

Original Article
Identification and Characterization of Leishmania spp. in Impreession Smears of Patients with Cutaneous Leishmaniasis

Seyed Mahmoud Sadjjadi; Sadreddin Mohseni Ardehali; Reza Adibmanesh; Ezzatollah Basiri; Rahmatollah Salmanpour

Volume 1, Issue 1 , June 2004, Pages 56-62

Abstract
  Background: Monoclonal antibodies have been employed extensively for the identification of Leishmania species, development of diagnostic tests and in the characterization of defined leishmanial antigens. Objectives: Identification and characterization of  Leishmania spp. directly from cutaneous ...  Read More

Original Article
Assessment of Anti-streptokinase Antibody in Patients with Heart Diseases and Normal Subjects

Habibollah Saadat; Parviz Pakzad; Mandana Sattari; Negar Seyed

Volume 1, Issue 1 , June 2004, Pages 63-70

Abstract
  Background: Streptokinase, which is injected intravenously with a standard dose of 1.5 MIU, is the most widely used thrombolytic agent around the world. What is so important about this bioproduct is the level of antistreptokinase (anti-sk) antibody in the population, which is directly correlated to the ...  Read More

Original Article
Serum Level of Selenium, IL-4, IL-10 & IFN-g in Patients with Allergic Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis and Healthy Controls

Reza Farid; Farahzad Jabbari Azad; Javad Gaffari; Alireza Rangbar; Zahra Nikjoy

Volume 1, Issue 1 , June 2004, Pages 71-75

Abstract
  Background: Allergic diseases have increased during the past decade worldwide. Th2 type lymphocyte response is known to play an important role in the process of allergic inflammation. IL-4, a mediator of type II cytokine response increases IgE synthesis and Interferon gamma, a cytokine of type I response ...  Read More