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 2 (2005)
Volume 1 (2004)
Original Article
Dendritic Cell Maturation with CpG for Tumor Immunotherapy

Samaneh Arab; Masoumeh Motamedi; Nematollah Khansari; Seied Mohammad Moazzeni; Zahra Gheflati; Jamshid Hadjati

Volume 3, Issue 3 , September 2006, Pages 99-105

Abstract
  Background: Bacterial DNA has immunostimulatory effects on different types of immune cells such as dendritic cells (DCs). Application of DCs as a cellular adjuvant represents a promising approach in the immunotherapy of infectious disease and cancers. Objectives: To investigate the effect of tumor antigen ...  Read More

Original Article
Iranian Lurs Genetic Diversity: An Anthropological View Based on HLA Class II Profiles

Shirin Farjadian; Abbas Ghaderi

Volume 3, Issue 3 , September 2006, Pages 106-113

Abstract
  Background: HLA genes are highly polymorphic and certain alleles are frequent only in specific populations. Therefore, HLA is a unique tool for studying the genetic relationship between different populations. Iranians are ethnically diverse people and one of the major ethnic groups in Iran is Lur population ...  Read More

Original Article
Immune Response Following Oral Immunization with BCG Encapsulated in Alginate Microspheres

Faramarz Dobakhti; Soheila Ajdari; Mohammad Taghikhani; Shahnaz Rafiei; Khosrow Bayati; Mortez Rafiee-Tehrani

Volume 3, Issue 3 , September 2006, Pages 114-120

Abstract
  Background: Different methods have been used for BCG vaccination. Alginate microspheres are useful in delivery of vaccines to the gastrointestinal tract by oral route. Objective: To compare the immune response following oral microencapsulated and subcutaneous (SC) route administration of BCG vaccine ...  Read More

Original Article
Release of sFasL by Monocytes and Lymphocytes Triggered by Betaglucan and Zymosan

Ziba Ghasemi; Babak Farrokhi; Farah Miraghasi; Ardalan Ejaz Ahmad; Nariman Mosaffa

Volume 3, Issue 3 , September 2006, Pages 121-126

Abstract
  Background: Polysaccharides have long been used as immune-modulators in various pathologic conditions including inflammation and solid malignancies. Objective: To evaluate the effects of Zymosan and Betaglucan on cytotoxic reactions in an effectortarget conjugate system. Methods: Blood was obtained from ...  Read More

Original Article
Evaluation of CD98 Expression in Normal and Osteoarthritic Human Articular Chondrocytes

Mahmoud Orazizadeh; Donald McGovern Salter

Volume 3, Issue 3 , September 2006, Pages 127-135

Abstract
  Background: Recent studies have provided evidence that integrins play roles in recognition of mechanical stimuli and its translation into a cellular response. Integrin signaling may be regulated by a number of mechanisms including accessory proteins such as CD98 (4F2 antigen). Objectives: To determine ...  Read More

Original Article
Investigation of FcγRIIA and FcγRIIIA Polymorphism in Multiple Sclerosis: A Case Control Study

Alireza Nikseresht; Mohammad Ali Azizi; Behrouz Gharesi-Fard; Eskandar Kamali Sarvestani

Volume 3, Issue 3 , September 2006, Pages 136-141

Abstract
  Background: Multiple Sclerosis (MS), the most common demyelinating disease of the CNS, is immunologically mediated in genetically susceptible individuals. Receptors for the Fc fragment of IgG (FcγR) might induce inflammatory responses through linking the humoral and cellular immune responses by ...  Read More

Short Communication
Serum Levels of TNF-a, IL-6, and Selenium in Patients with Acute and Chronic Coronary Artery Disease

Mehdi Hassanzadeh; Reza Faridhosseini; Marjane Mahini; Farhad Faridhosseini; Alireza Ranjbar

Volume 3, Issue 3 , September 2006, Pages 142-145

Abstract
  Background: Selenium (Se) is part of the glutathione peroxidase enzyme complex (GSH-PX) that plays an important role in antioxidant mechanisms in body, also it has been demonstrated that populations with low Se intake have 2-3 times greater risk of ischemic heart disease. Objective: To determine the ...  Read More

Original Article
Relationship between Anti-Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody and Thyroid Function Test

Seyed Mahmood Ghoraishian; Seyed Hossein Hekmati Moghaddam; Mohammad Afkhami-Ardekani

Volume 3, Issue 3 , September 2006, Pages 146-149

Abstract
  Background: Anti-thyroid peroxidase antibody (anti-TPO antibody) is a member of thyroid autoantibodies which are important in inducing and also diagnosing autoimmune thyroid diseases. Thyroid autoimmunity can cause several forms of thyroiditis and abnormal thyroid functions, ranging from hypothyroidism ...  Read More